An ecologist recorded 12 white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, per square mile in one woodlot and 20 per square mile in another woodlot. What was the ecologist comparing?

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The ecologist was comparing the density of white-tailed deer between two different woodlots. Density refers to the number of individuals per unit area or volume, in this case, per square mile.

An Ecologist Recorded 12 White-Tailed Deer, Odocoileus Virginianus, Per Square