JAMB Biology 2010 Question 36

Question 36

Population Ecology

The average number of individuals of a species per unit area of the habitat is the

  1. A.population per unit area
  2. B.population size
  3. C.population frequency distribution
  4. D.population density.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (population density.)

Explanation

Population density = number of individuals ÷ area of habitat, for example 20 plants per square metre.