What is included in a quantitative analysis of plankton?

a. An estimation of plankton in a volume of water
b. An estimation of salt concentration in the water
c. The behavior of plankton
d. The amount of sunlight used by plankton


ANS: A
The quantitative analysis of plankton requires a count of the organisms to be made. Then, an
estimation of plankton in the sample volume of water can be determined. Information can be found in
the section Plankton Collection Methods Depend on the Organism's Size.

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