Suppose that a team of biologists wishes to estimate the population numbers of endangered lizards by means of line transects. Since distant lizards are difficult to see, the biologists will most likely use which method?
A) Niche modeling
B) Mark-recapture
C) Area-based counts
D) A detection function

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A detection function is used in line transect sampling to account for the decreasing probability of detecting an individual as the distance from the transect line increases.

Suppose That a Team of Biologists Wishes to Estimate the Population