Question 28
Population EcologyThe number of plant species obtained from a population study of a garden is as follows: Guinea grass (15), Ipomea spp (5), Sida spp (7) and Imperata spp (23). What is the percentage of occurrence of Imperata spp?
- A.35%
- B.16%
- C.46%
- D.23%.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (46%)
Explanation
Total = 15 + 5 + 7 + 23 = 50 plants. Imperata = 23/50 × 100 = 46%.