Table 4. Differences in estimates of richness from the simultaneous-collection strategy.
Results from two-tailed significance tests (paired t-test) to evaluate mean differences in richness components estimated from the simultaneous-collection strategy. Significant relationships are indicated in bold.
| Component | Point count | ARU | t-statistic | df | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 4.27 | 4.23 | 0.204 | 19 | 0.841 |
| Beta | 1.97 | 1.89 | 1.315 | 19 | 0.204 |
| Gamma | 8.35 | 7.85 | 2.236 | 19 | 0.038 |