Instrument: Measuring Tape

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A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fibre glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. It is a common tool for measuring distance or length.

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Dataset-specific description

A 50m measuring tape was used to determine the length of the belt transect. A 1m PVC pipe carried by the diver was used to determine the width of each transect.