BIOLOGY

JAMB 2010 - Question 36

Biology 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 36: The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the
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B:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Population density is average frequency per metre square. It is also the number of organisms per unit area or volume at a particular time. Population size is the total number of individuals of a population. Example, the population size of tridax procumbens  is the total number of tridax in a given habitat. It is calculated by multiplying population density by area of habitat. Population frequency is how often the individuals of a population occur at different sites or areas in its habitat. It is trie number of times a particular species occurs. Population distribution is the way or manner the individuals of a given population are arranged in a given habitat. The individuals may be clumped together, evenly spaced or randomly spaced.