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Parameter: size_biomass_convert

Dataset: 
Island benthic survey urchin size biomass - 2014
Parameter: 
wet_weight_biomass
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 wet_weight_biomass
Short Description:
 wet_weight_biomass
Official Name:
 wet_weight_biomass
No Data Value:
Description:
 

Wet weight biomass is the the fresh weight of a biological sample including its water content and its organic and inorganic components. Refer to dataset for units of measurement.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
size_biomass_convert
Supplied Units: 
grams
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
urchin biomass; calculated using known size to dry weight relationship: =EXP(-7.857+(2.992*LN(urchin diameter)))