The mark-recapture method estimates population size N using M = 60 marked, n = 40 recaptured, of which m = 8 were marked. Estimated N is
- A
100
- B
240
- Ccheck_circle
300
- D
1200
Explanation
Lincoln-Petersen: N = M × n/m = 60 × 40 / 8 = 300.
Population Ecology
AP Biology· difficulty 3/5
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