The number of individuals of a species per sampling unit is called its:
Correct answer: D. Abundance
- A. Biomass
- B. Frequency
- C. Density
- D. Abundance
Explanation
Abundance is the number of individuals of a species counted in a sampling unit, often calculated for the units where that species occurs. Density instead expresses individuals per unit area or volume across the sampled area.
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