| Table (DB Name) | observation |
| Table | Observation |
| Field |
Cover Dispersion
|
| DB Field Name |
coverDispersion
|
| Req'd? |
no
|
| Data Type |
varchar (30)
|
| Misc Flag |
n/a
|
| References |
n/a
|
| List? |
closed
|
| Notes |
closed list; default = Entire
|
| Definition |
Were cover values for the total taxon list collected from one contiguous area or dispersed subplots?
|
| closed List of Values: |
|---|
| Value | Description | Sorting |
|
Entire
|
Cover based on observation of an entire plot consisting of a single contiguous area of land.
|
1
|
|
subplot-contiguous
|
Cover based on observation of a single contiguous area of land of less spatial extent than the entire plot.
|
2
|
|
subplot-regular
|
Cover based on observation of multiple subplots arranged in a regular pattern within the overall plot.
|
3
|
|
subplot-random
|
Cover based on observation of multiple randomly dispersed subplots within the overall plot.
|
4
|
|
subplot-haphazard
|
Cover based on observation of multiple subplots haphazardly arranged within the overall plot.
|
5
|
|
line-intercept
|
Cover based on length of line touching each species present.
|
6
|
|
point-intercept
|
Cover based on number of points for each species present.
|
7
|
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