Answer:The predicted population of brain coral in a reef covering 120m² is ; ≈ 40
First step : Calculate the value of the default population density
Population density = population size (dive 1) / total area
= 4 / 12 = 0.33
Total area ;
∑ Area of each reef quadrant = length * width = 2 * 2 = 4m²
∴ Total area = 4 + 4 + 4 = 12m².
Final step : Determine the value of the predicted population of brain coral
Population density = ( predicted population ) / predicted area
0.33 = ( pp ) / 120m²
∴ Predicted population ( pp ) = 0.33 * 120
= 39.6 ≈ 40 brain corals
Hence we can conclude that the predicted population of brain coral is 40
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