quadrat
Americannoun
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Printing. quad.
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Ecology. a square or rectangular plot of land marked off for the study of plants and animals.
noun
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ecology an area of vegetation, often one square metre, marked out for study of the plants in the surrounding area
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the frame used to mark out such an area
Etymology
Origin of quadrat
First recorded in 1675–85; variant of quadrate
Example Sentences
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The number and size of quadrat samples depends on the type of organisms under study and other factors, including the density of the organism.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
This hypothesis can be tested by constructing a quadrat and calculating mortality rates at different age intervals.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
A quadrat is a square structure that is randomly located on the ground and used to count the number of individuals that lie within its boundaries.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 6, 2018
The number and size of quadrat samples depends on the type of organisms and the nature of their distribution.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
Where a space or a quadrat stands up and appears, draw a line under it, and make a strong perpendicular line in the margin.
From "Stops", Or How to Punctuate A Practical Handbook for Writers and Students by Allardyce, Paul
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