Abundance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000086",
  "term": "Abundance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The total number of individuals of a particular species or other taxon within a defined area, community, or habitat at a specific point in time. It is a fundamental measure in population ecology and ecotoxicology, used to assess population size and density. Abundance can be expressed as an absolute count or as a relative measure, such as the number of individuals per unit of sampling effort.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "habitat",
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 833 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/abundance/"
}