Which of the following examples would most accurately measure the density of the population being studied?
A) counting the number of prairie dog burrows per hectare
B) counting the number of times a 1-kilometer transect is intersected by tracks of red squirrels after a snowfall
C) counting the number of coyote droppings per hectare
D) counting the number of moss plants in 1-m2 quadrats
E) counting the number of zebras from airplane census observations.

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Counting the number of moss plants in 1-m2 quadrats directly measures the number of individuals per unit area, which is a direct measure of population density.

Which of the Following Examples Would Most Accurately Measure the Density