transect

Definition

A narrow strip or line across a specific area along which observations are made or measurements are taken for scientific study.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'transectum', formed by combining 'trans-' (across) and 'secare' (to cut), reflecting its function as a line that cuts across a sampled area.

In the news

The article describes staff conducting wildlife counts along fixed routes, which are referred to as transects to ensure consistent data collection across different areas.

Wolves live at seven times the density inside Chernobyl's exclusion zone as in the uncontaminated nature reserves nearby, and elk, deer and boar are just as common, a winter track census found, because whatever chronic radiation does to wildlife, it is gentle

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