Insect Density Versus Plant Density

The data presented is a dataset of insect density per meter squared versus the plant density of the area both were collected in. One meter squared quadrats were randomly placed 30 time each in both a grassland and in a mowed lot. Insect abundance was determined by thorough observation of the area in question, plant density was approximated using the quadrats as guide. Plant Density was determined by counting the individuals in one fourth of the quadrat, then extrapolating to the rest of the area in question.Data was collected in late October in temperatures ranging between 10-17 degrees celcius. A large portion of the data was collected during cooler than seasonal temperature, and following rainfall which may contribute to the results. Insect abundance was determined without substantial disruption of the areas being surveyed. The areas surveyed may have been subjected to human interference and presence.本次呈现的数据集为每平方米昆虫密度与对应区域植物密度的匹配数据集。研究人员在草地与修剪草坪两种生境中，各随机布设30个1平方米样方（quadrat）。昆虫丰度通过对目标区域的全面观测确定；植物密度则以样方为参照进行估算：先计数样方四分之一区域内的植株个体数，再外推至整个目标区域。数据采集于10月下旬，环境温度介于10至17摄氏度之间。其中大部分数据的采集时段气温低于同期季节平均水平，且采样工作开展于降雨之后，上述因素或对实验结果产生影响。昆虫丰度的测定未对受访区域造成显著干扰。受访区域可能已受到人类活动的干预与影响。