To estimate population size using the mark-release-recapture method, ____ samples must be captured.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

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The mark-release-recapture method involves capturing a sample of individuals, marking them, releasing them back into the population, and then capturing a second sample to see how many marked individuals are recaptured. This requires two samples to be captured.

To Estimate Population Size Using the Mark-Release-Recapture Method, ____ Samples