Species Richness Estimation
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Various models and estimation procedures for estimating the number of species in a community are reviewed under the following sampling schemes: sampling by continuous-type of efforts, sampling by individuals, and sampling by quadrats (or multiple occasions). Applications and relevant software are briefly reviewed.
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