A. The capture/mark - recapture method was used to give an accurate estimate of the rhinoceros beetle population in the Western province. Traps
were set up and captured beetles were painted light brown as oppose to red and
yellow. All captured-recaptured were counted and recorded.
Total marked
Total count
in
Total counts
in
Total marked
in
40
40
15
35
i)
Use the Lincoln Index to calculate the total beetle population.
(4 markA. The capture/mark - recapture method was used to give an accurate
estimate of the rhinoceros beetle population in the Western province. Traps
were set up and captured beetles were painted light brown as oppose to red and
yellow. All captured-recaptured were counted and recorded.
Total marked
Total count
in
Total counts
in
Total marked
in
40
40
15
35
i)
Use the Lincoln Index to calculate the total beetle population.
(4 mark​