A trap left set overnight is called a trap night. 10 traps set for 1 night equals 10 trap nights. (usually left for 24 hours)

a) 500 traps were set during the study. How many nights does this represent?
b) What was the catch per 100 trap nights in this study?
c) A catch of 12 animals per 100 trap nights is considered to be average. How do the results in this case study comare with the average? How might you account for the result?

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To calculate the answers to these questions, we need to use the information provided. Let's go through each question step-by-step to find the answers.

a) To determine how many nights 500 traps represent, we need to know how many trap nights each trap represents. Given that 10 traps set for 1 night equals 10 trap nights, we can calculate how many nights 500 traps represent by dividing 500 by 10:

500 traps ÷ 10 traps/night = 50 nights

Therefore, 500 traps represent 50 nights.

b) To find the catch per 100 trap nights in this study, we need to know the total catch and the total number of trap nights. Since we don't have the total catch in the question, we are unable to calculate this answer accurately. You may need to provide additional information about the total catch.

c) In this case study, the average catch per 100 trap nights is not given, but it is mentioned that a catch of 12 animals per 100 trap nights is considered average. To determine how the results in the case study compare with the average, we first need to calculate the catch per 100 trap nights for the case study. Again, without the total catch provided, we cannot accurately make this comparison.

In terms of accounting for the result, it's essential to consider factors such as habitat quality, animal behavior, population density, and environmental conditions. These variables can greatly influence the trap success rate and catch per trap night. By analyzing these factors, researchers can better understand and interpret the results obtained in the case study.

Please provide additional information regarding the total catch, and I will be able to provide a more accurate answer.