Estimates derived from plot sampling are most accurate when species are not very ____ and conditions across their habitat are uniform.

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Estimates from plot sampling are most accurate when species are less mobile because it ensures that the sampled individuals are representative of the population in the area. High mobility can lead to over- or underestimation of population sizes as individuals move in and out of the sampled plots.

Estimates Derived from Plot Sampling Are Most Accurate When Species