A "quadrat" is a specific type of sampling area commonly used in ecological studies to study the distribution and abundance of plants, animals, or other organisms within a defined space. Typically, a quadrat is a square or rectangular plot marked out in the field, and researchers use it to systematically sample and collect data about the organisms within that area. Quadrats can vary in size depending on the type of study and the organisms being examined.
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