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2.1 redone Flashcards

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Sampling types

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Randomised
Stratified
Systematic

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Systematic sampling

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Where a sampler will choose the most suitable location to carry out sampling

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Randomised sampling

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Where the location for sampling is chosen using a method which means that one sample site has an equal probability of being chosen, compared to any other

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Stratified sampling

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Where a sampler will identify and estimate the size of different areas of the habitat. These areas will be separately sampled based on how much of the habitat they take up.

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Advantage of stratified sampling

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A more accurate sample of the whole area will be achieved

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Disadvantage of stratified sampling

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Estimating the size of different areas in the habitat is a source of error

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Systematic sampling disadvantage

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Can be seen a a biased method of sampling

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Advantage of systematic sampling

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Will provide the most relevant results for the investigation

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Advantage of randomised sampling

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There is no biased involved in the sampling

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Disadvantage of randomised sampling

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The samples may not be representative of the whole habitat, if too few samples are taken.

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Accuracy

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Where the result is close to the true value.

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Precision

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Where results are consistent.

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Taxonomy

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How different organisms are split up based on different characteristics

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Phylogenetics

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The study of evolutionary relationships and history using fossilised evidence and DNA sequence data

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Classic taxonomy

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Based on morphology

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What does phylogenetics use

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DNA sequence data
Protein structures
Morphology
Fossil evidence

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Phylogenetic tree

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A graph which assumes mutations occur at a constant rate and is used to predict when evolutionary lines diverged.

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Inaccuracy of phylogenetic trees

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They assume mutations occur at constant rate, however mutations are random and spontaneous

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Divergent evolution

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Where two species with the same common ancestors evolve to have different structures, due to the species occupying different niches or environments.

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Convergent evolution

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Where two species which have different ancestors evolve to have similar structures, due to the species occupying similar niches or similar environments.

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Taxonomic groups

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Nematodes - parasitic worms
Chordates - animals with spines
Arthropods - insects and invertebrates

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Model organisms

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A species which has been studied extensively and can be used to predict the characteristics of other species.

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Bacteria model organism

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E. Coli

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Plant model organism

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Arabidopsis Thaliana

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Nematode model organism

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C. Elegans

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Mammal model organism

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Chordata

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Arthropod model organism

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Drosophila melanogaster

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Indicator species

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A species which can inform biologists of environmental conditions and pollution level by its presence or absence.

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Susceptible species

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A species which has a reduced or absent population due to unfavourable environmental factors

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Indicator species examples

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Lichen and crayfish

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Favoured species

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A species which has a high population due to beneficial environmental conditions.

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Population count formula

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N = MC/R

M is captured and marked
C is total recaptured
R is recapture number

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Procedure for population estimate

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Carry out capture and mark
Release
Carry out second capture

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Controlled variables in population estimate

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Equal probability of finding marked or non marked individual on second capture
No immigration of emigration

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Behaviour definition

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The observable response an organism makes to an external stimulus

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Difficulties of studying behaviour

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It’s a complex adaptation individual to many species
It has many uncontrollable variables.

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Different between events and states

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Events are brief and states are over long durations of time

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Ethogram

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A detailed list of an organisms behaviours

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Samples for behaviours

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Focal - one individual, note everything
Occurrence - when and how many times a behaviour occurs
Scan - note what all members are doing at specific time intervals

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Qualitative data

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Data based on human evaluation

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Quantitive data

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Data based on numerical results

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Anthropomorphism

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Giving animals human characteristics, behaviours and emotion.
This is poor practice since other animals do not behave like humans.

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