Biology SSS 1 Second Term

WEEK 7

Population Studies by Sampling Method

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Define Population
2. Sampling methods used to determine population

Content

Population is defined as the total number of organisms of the same species living together in a given area at a particular time. In an ecosystem, the community is made up of many populations of different species. In population studies of a habitat, the following are usually studied:

1. Population Size: This refers to the total number of the species of the same kind in a given area or habitat. A large population stands a better chance of surviving dangerous and unfavourable conditions such as fire, diseases, etc while a small population can easily be wiped out.
2. Population density: Population density is defined as the number of individual.... View More