Question
Which method to determine population size is the least invasive?
a.
mark/recapture
b.
direct observation
c.
sampling
d.
indirect observation
a.
mark/recapture
b.
direct observation
c.
sampling
d.
indirect observation
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The least invasive method to determine population size among the options given is **d. indirect observation**. Indirect observation typically involves studying signs of organisms (like footprints, nests, or feces) rather than interacting directly with the animals themselves, which minimizes disturbance to their natural behavior and habitat.