Importance of estimating the population size

1. To be able to construct food webs and chains, pyramid of numbers, biomass and energy
2. To understand the existing food relationship within a habitat.

• To observe population changes with time/seasons so as to understand the way population affect each other at different environmental factors.

1. To know the population of pests in order to work out control method.
2. For management purpose i.e. Plan for cropping programs in game and national parks.
3. To value and conserve biodiversity/ natural reserves/ wild life and national parks.

• To understand dispersal/spread of organisms
• To understand the impact of population in the environment.

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