Pitfall Traps

Question 1

what are pitfall traps

Answer 1

it a way of sampling ecosystems. they allow us to discover us to discover what organisms live in a habitat and and they can also be used to gain relative abundance

Question 2

four main problems with pitfalls

Answer 2

• the result-may represent of the whole ecosystem
• birds may eat trapped animals
• trap may fill up with with water
• Animals may eat each other while in the trap

Question 3

four main solutions with pitfalls

Answer 3

• set up many traps
• have a cover suppose by sticks to camouflage the trap from predators
• have a drainage holes
• ensure the the trap is deep enough to stop animals escaping