Suppose that two species of rabbits inhabit an area. Which technique would provide estimates of their relative population densities, as opposed to estimates of their absolute densities?
A) Comparisons of area counts
B) Mark-release studies
C) Comparisons of the number of tracks made by each species
D) Quadrat sampling

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Comparisons of the number of tracks made by each species provide relative estimates of population densities, as they indicate the presence and activity levels of each species rather than their exact numbers.

Suppose That Two Species of Rabbits Inhabit an Area