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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559941
title: Lab 02: Dataset 4 (Woodlot)

description: BIOL2050 Lab 02. This experiment was conducted in a Woodlot at York University on 23nd September 2015 between 4:30-5:15 pm with team members: Ratiba, Farkhunda, Reema, Olivia and Huda. The temperature was 22°C, clear skies with a cool breeze. Due to the canopy coverage there was very little sunlight in the Woodlot. Adult Maple trees were chosen in the woodlot and their DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) was measured in inches using the measuring tape, from one end of the trunk to the other, keeping the tape straight. Then saplings of the same species nearest to the adult trees were located. The distance between the sapling and the adult tree was measured using the measuring tape, from the edge of the sapling to the edge of the adult tree. Then the DBH of the saplings were recorded using the measuring tape, from one end of the trunk to the other, keeping the tape straight. The canopy coverage was estimated in percentage by forming a square with fingers and holding it up and estimating how much sky is visible. The canopy coverage percentage sometimes exceeded 100% as a result of overlapping layers of the leaves and branches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559937
title: Discovering Homo naledi

description: Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger recruited geologist Pedro Boshoff to find fossils in well-explored, South African caves. When recreational cavers Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker joined the team and entered the Rising Star cave system, it sparked a new kind of collaborative scientific exploration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file set contains several sizes of an infographic describing the discovery of the species <em>Homo naledi</em>. These posters and materials are available for download, print etc. as long as they are properly attributed to Unbox Science (www.unbox.science). As long as the poster is not altered in any way, no additional attribution is required. All print-related materials are print-ready in PDF format with full bleed included where necessary. Let us know if you'd like any additional paper sizes or layouts. We'd love to hear what you think about the project! Email us at info@unbox.science
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559939.v1
title: Ecology Lab 2 - The measurements of the trees that taken by group 2 (lab 08) in Keele Campus on Sep 23, 2015.

description: During the lab time (2:30-5:30) on September 23, 2015, the measurements of 10 pair of adult trees were taken in the woodlot that located beside the law school. There are 5 members in this group, 3 were assigned for this data collection. 2 were responsible for the measuring and the other one was recording data on the sheet. The rule for adult tree was made as the diameter was greater than 0.25M and 10 pairs were taken the measurements. The measurements included the distance between 2 adult trees, the diameter of one tree of the same person's breast height and the condition of the tree that used for the diameter measurement.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559842
title: Plant population sampling using quadrats in grasslands

description: This data was collected at the Danby woods site on York university Camplus on September, 22nd, 2015, between the times of 2:30pm - 5:30pm. The purpose of the collection was to sample areas of grasslands in the woods. The data was collected using 1 meter x 1 meter quadrats and recording data within the borders, the quadrats were randomly places by generating a random number to move from the last recorded quadrat. 25 replicates were taken and recorded from this proces. The temperature was 22 degrees Celsius, conditions were sunny with no cloud cover, and a light breeze. The entire process took rougly 40 minutes to complete. Group members : Naduni, Sharron, Stanley.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559941.v1
title: Lab 02: Dataset 4 (Woodlot)

description: BIOL2050 Lab 02. This experiment was conducted in a Woodlot at York University on 23nd September 2015 between 4:30-5:15 pm with team members: Ratiba, Farkhunda, Reema, Olivia and Huda. The temperature was 22°C, clear skies with a cool breeze. Due to the canopy coverage there was very little sunlight in the Woodlot. Adult Maple trees were chosen in the woodlot and their DBH (Diameter at Breast Height) was measured in inches using the measuring tape, from one end of the trunk to the other, keeping the tape straight. Then saplings of the same species nearest to the adult trees were located. The distance between the sapling and the adult tree was measured using the measuring tape, from the edge of the sapling to the edge of the adult tree. Then the DBH of the saplings were recorded using the measuring tape, from one end of the trunk to the other, keeping the tape straight. The canopy coverage was estimated in percentage by forming a square with fingers and holding it up and estimating how much sky is visible. The canopy coverage percentage sometimes exceeded 100% as a result of overlapping layers of the leaves and branches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559810
title: Lab 2- Plant Diversity in Grassland

description: The objective of this experiment was to use the random sampling by using the quadrats to measure the abundance of various species in the grassland. The site chosen to study- grassland was located beside Danby’s Woodlot. As directed by the TA, 1m2 quadrat and 20 sample points were randomly selected in the grassland. Moreover, it was ensured visually that each sample point was at least 1m to 1.5m apart. To begin with, the data gathering was divided among the group to make it less time consuming. Therefore, sample 1-10 were taken by Fara, Ratiba, and Reena in the shaded regions of the grassland. Meanwhile, sample 11-20 were taken in the radiant part of the grassland by Huda, and Olivia. To collect the sample, the quadrat rulers were tightened using the screw in the corner. Then, it was randomly placed in the grassland. The total abundance of plants in the plot was determined by counting the number of plants in 1/4 of the quadrats by one member of the group. Then, this value was multiplied by 4 to retrieve the total abundance of species. This was done because counting each species within the entire plot was time consuming. Afterwards, species richness within the quadrat was determined by identifying the number of different species within the entire plot. These differences were pointed out by looking at the leaf size, flower size, and leaf form of the plant. Next, total cover of all vegetation within the plot was estimated. The empty spaces were excluded from the total percentage (100%) that declined the percentage cover. In addition, the more standing plants/ grasses covering the area within the plot the higher the percentage cover. Moreover, these measurements were taken visually; therefore, the overlapping of plants was not considered. Lastly, percentage of grass cover was figured out by visually estimating the percentage of the plot covered with only grass. At the end, the data collected for sample 1-10 and sample 1-20 was noted down on one sheet of paper by Olivia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559810.v1
title: Lab 2- Plant Diversity in Grassland

description: The objective of this experiment was to use the random sampling by using the quadrats to measure the abundance of various species in the grassland. The site chosen to study- grassland was located beside Danby’s Woodlot. As directed by the TA, 1m2 quadrat and 20 sample points were randomly selected in the grassland. Moreover, it was ensured visually that each sample point was at least 1m to 1.5m apart. To begin with, the data gathering was divided among the group to make it less time consuming. Therefore, sample 1-10 were taken by Fara, Ratiba, and Reena in the shaded regions of the grassland. Meanwhile, sample 11-20 were taken in the radiant part of the grassland by Huda, and Olivia. To collect the sample, the quadrat rulers were tightened using the screw in the corner. Then, it was randomly placed in the grassland. The total abundance of plants in the plot was determined by counting the number of plants in 1/4 of the quadrats by one member of the group. Then, this value was multiplied by 4 to retrieve the total abundance of species. This was done because counting each species within the entire plot was time consuming. Afterwards, species richness within the quadrat was determined by identifying the number of different species within the entire plot. These differences were pointed out by looking at the leaf size, flower size, and leaf form of the plant. Next, total cover of all vegetation within the plot was estimated. The empty spaces were excluded from the total percentage (100%) that declined the percentage cover. In addition, the more standing plants/ grasses covering the area within the plot the higher the percentage cover. Moreover, these measurements were taken visually; therefore, the overlapping of plants was not considered. Lastly, percentage of grass cover was figured out by visually estimating the percentage of the plot covered with only grass. At the end, the data collected for sample 1-10 and sample 1-20 was noted down on one sheet of paper by Olivia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559842.v1
title: Plant population sampling using quadrats in grasslands

description: This data was collected at the Danby woods site on York university Camplus on September, 22nd, 2015, between the times of 2:30pm - 5:30pm. The purpose of the collection was to sample areas of grasslands in the woods. The data was collected using 1 meter x 1 meter quadrats and recording data within the borders, the quadrats were randomly places by generating a random number to move from the last recorded quadrat. 25 replicates were taken and recorded from this proces. The temperature was 22 degrees Celsius, conditions were sunny with no cloud cover, and a light breeze. The entire process took rougly 40 minutes to complete. Group members : Naduni, Sharron, Stanley.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559937.v1
title: Discovering Homo naledi

description: Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger recruited geologist Pedro Boshoff to find fossils in well-explored, South African caves. When recreational cavers Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker joined the team and entered the Rising Star cave system, it sparked a new kind of collaborative scientific exploration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file set contains several sizes of an infographic describing the discovery of the species <em>Homo naledi</em>. These posters and materials are available for download, print etc. as long as they are properly attributed to Unbox Science (www.unbox.science). As long as the poster is not altered in any way, no additional attribution is required. All print-related materials are print-ready in PDF format with full bleed included where necessary. Let us know if you'd like any additional paper sizes or layouts. We'd love to hear what you think about the project! Email us at info@unbox.science
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559546
title: Lab 2 - Woodlot dataset closest trees DBH, Condition

description: This experiment took place in Danby Woodlot, at the Keele campus of York University on September 24, 2015 at 4:30pm. The temperature s was 21 °C. The purpose of the experiment was to observe and compare trees (that were above 3 feet in height) and the closest tree next to it along the transect which was placed randomly. The diameter at breast height (DBH) for each pair was measured in feet and inches. The distance between the two trees was measured in feet and inches. The conditions of both trees were visually observed to determine the level of livingness on scale from 0-2. The sample size was 20. The group members of group 4 including myself (Stephanie) were Amandeep, Vivian and Alexander.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559546.v1
title: Lab 2 - Woodlot dataset closest trees DBH, Condition

description: This experiment took place in Danby Woodlot, at the Keele campus of York University on September 24, 2015 at 4:30pm. The temperature s was 21 °C. The purpose of the experiment was to observe and compare trees (that were above 3 feet in height) and the closest tree next to it along the transect which was placed randomly. The diameter at breast height (DBH) for each pair was measured in feet and inches. The distance between the two trees was measured in feet and inches. The conditions of both trees were visually observed to determine the level of livingness on scale from 0-2. The sample size was 20. The group members of group 4 including myself (Stephanie) were Amandeep, Vivian and Alexander.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559929.v1
title: Group 3: Dataset 2 - Observation of the Plant Specie Late Purple Astert in Grassland

description: The data for this lab was collected on September 23, 2015 in York University Keele Campus. Five students from 14:30 to 17:30 used the grassland by the Danby Woodlot to collect twenty samples of data for the Late Purple Aster (Symphyotrichum Prenanthoides) plant species. The objects used in this experiment were two transects. First, the students chose an area where a large amount of Late Purple Aster inhabited. One of the transect measuring tape was placed in a vertical line in the middle of the inhabited area. Then, when the Aster plant was present along the transect, the distance on the transect was recorded. Also, the plant’s height was measured by the student using a second transect measuring tape. The measurements of the distance and height were noted in feet but later converted to meters. Second, the number of leaves and the number of flowers on the plant were estimated using nothing by the naked eye. Finally, the crowding level, as in the level at which the plant was surrounded by other plant species (0=open, 1=some plants nearby, 2=quite a few plants nearby, 3=very crowded patch of plants within 50cm) was estimated by the students. In conclusion, the data above was documented for twenty Late Purple Aster plant species. Group 3 members: Mary H, Shaneil H, Gamsayini K, Prachi M, and Antoni I.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559152
title: Ecology Lab 2 - Grassland Data Set 1 - Quadrat Plant Analysis

description: This data was collected in the grassland outside of Saywell Woodlot on September 23rd, 2015. <br><br>Using two square-meter quadrats, our lab group collected 25 plots of data by setting 2 plots one meter off both sides of a 50 meter transect line. We set each plot exactly 2 meters from the the previous plot along the transect with a total of 13 on the left side and 12 on the right. <br><br>In each plot, we recorded plant abundance by counting each single and multistem plant exluding grass. We also recorded the total number of different species in each plot by cross examining the plot from right to left, bottom to top. Afterwards, we approximated the total vegetation coverage as well as the total grass coverage. These were recorded by examining what percentage of the plot was covered by all vegetation and which percentage was covered by grass, respectively. <br><br>All data was recorded and combined on a master copy after the last plot was collected.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559937.v2
title: Discovering Homo naledi

description: Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger recruited geologist Pedro Boshoff to find fossils in well-explored, South African caves. When recreational cavers Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker joined the team and entered the Rising Star cave system, it sparked a new kind of collaborative scientific exploration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file set contains several sizes of an infographic describing the discovery of the species <em>Homo naledi</em>. These posters and materials are available for download, print etc. as long as they are properly attributed to Unbox Science (www.unbox.science). As long as the poster is not altered in any way, no additional attribution is required. All print-related materials are print-ready in PDF format with full bleed included where necessary. Let us know if you'd like any additional paper sizes or layouts. We'd love to hear what you think about the project! Email us at info@unbox.science
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559151
title: Studying the Diversity and Interactions of Plant Species in a Grassland Using a Quadrat

description: Group Members: Loyal Tran, Anisa Amin, James Quach, Iiman Darman Four datasets were to be collected during this lab. The group was split into two as to save time; this dataset (dataset 1) was collected with Loyal Tran. The data was collected on a grassland next to the Danby Woodlot at York University on September 23, 2015 from 15:00-16:15. The equipment used to collect this data was a 1-meter x 1-meter quadrat. 20 samples were collected by placing the quadrat in 20 completely random areas around the grassland. The samples were 1 labelled through 20 in the order in which the data was collected. The weather that day was 23 degrees Celsius with minimal breeze making it quite hot. It was very sunny as the sky was clear. Although there were several species of plants in the grassland, they were not distributed evenly across the grassland, instead majority of the plants were clustered with members of the same species in relatively smaller areas. However, in some areas, these clusters overlapped. Total abundance, species abundance, percent covered, and grass coverage were measured within each quadrat. Total abundance was defined as the total number of plants and was determined by counting the number of individual plants that could be seen in a single quadrat. Species abundance was defined as the total number of different species of plants and was determined by counting the number of different species that could be identified in a single quadrat. Species were differentiated based on the characteristics of their leaves (i.e. shape, number of blades, thorns, spines, prickles) and the colour of their flowers. Percent covered was defined as the total area that the plants covered on the soil relative to the total area of the quadrat. It determined by visually estimating what percentage of the quadrat it the plants covered. Total grass coverage was the total area inside the quadrat that was covered by grass. Grass coverage was visually estimated. In this experiment, grass was not included when measuring the total abundance, species abundance, or percent covered because it was common amongst all sample and was accounted for in grass coverage. Furthermore, estimating the total abundance of grass would have been very difficult. Since majority of this experiment was done mainly based on visual observations, the chances of errors in the data are high. Species of plants could have been misidentified, smaller plants may have been overlooked while calculating total abundance, and the estimation of percent covered and grass coverage may have been slightly imprecise. Moreover, this data could have been subject to the sample of convenience bias.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559151.v1
title: Studying the Diversity and Interactions of Plant Species in a Grassland Using a Quadrat

description: Group Members: Loyal Tran, Anisa Amin, James Quach, Iiman Darman Four datasets were to be collected during this lab. The group was split into two as to save time; this dataset (dataset 1) was collected with Loyal Tran. The data was collected on a grassland next to the Danby Woodlot at York University on September 23, 2015 from 15:00-16:15. The equipment used to collect this data was a 1-meter x 1-meter quadrat. 20 samples were collected by placing the quadrat in 20 completely random areas around the grassland. The samples were 1 labelled through 20 in the order in which the data was collected. The weather that day was 23 degrees Celsius with minimal breeze making it quite hot. It was very sunny as the sky was clear. Although there were several species of plants in the grassland, they were not distributed evenly across the grassland, instead majority of the plants were clustered with members of the same species in relatively smaller areas. However, in some areas, these clusters overlapped. Total abundance, species abundance, percent covered, and grass coverage were measured within each quadrat. Total abundance was defined as the total number of plants and was determined by counting the number of individual plants that could be seen in a single quadrat. Species abundance was defined as the total number of different species of plants and was determined by counting the number of different species that could be identified in a single quadrat. Species were differentiated based on the characteristics of their leaves (i.e. shape, number of blades, thorns, spines, prickles) and the colour of their flowers. Percent covered was defined as the total area that the plants covered on the soil relative to the total area of the quadrat. It determined by visually estimating what percentage of the quadrat it the plants covered. Total grass coverage was the total area inside the quadrat that was covered by grass. Grass coverage was visually estimated. In this experiment, grass was not included when measuring the total abundance, species abundance, or percent covered because it was common amongst all sample and was accounted for in grass coverage. Furthermore, estimating the total abundance of grass would have been very difficult. Since majority of this experiment was done mainly based on visual observations, the chances of errors in the data are high. Species of plants could have been misidentified, smaller plants may have been overlooked while calculating total abundance, and the estimation of percent covered and grass coverage may have been slightly imprecise. Moreover, this data could have been subject to the sample of convenience bias.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.1559152.v1
title: Ecology Lab 2 - Grassland Data Set 1 - Quadrat Plant Analysis

description: This data was collected in the grassland outside of Saywell Woodlot on September 23rd, 2015. <br><br>Using two square-meter quadrats, our lab group collected 25 plots of data by setting 2 plots one meter off both sides of a 50 meter transect line. We set each plot exactly 2 meters from the the previous plot along the transect with a total of 13 on the left side and 12 on the right. <br><br>In each plot, we recorded plant abundance by counting each single and multistem plant exluding grass. We also recorded the total number of different species in each plot by cross examining the plot from right to left, bottom to top. Afterwards, we approximated the total vegetation coverage as well as the total grass coverage. These were recorded by examining what percentage of the plot was covered by all vegetation and which percentage was covered by grass, respectively. <br><br>All data was recorded and combined on a master copy after the last plot was collected.