10.4 - Index of Diversity Flashcards
The index of diversity A worked example on calculating the index of diversity
1
Q
What does the index of diversity consider?
A
Species richness and evenness
2
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What is the formula for the index of diversity?
A
d = N(N-1) / Σ[n(n-1)]
3
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What does N represent in the index of diversity formula?
A
Total number of individuals of all species
4
Q
What does n represent in the index of diversity formula?
A
Number of individuals of a particular species
5
Q
What does a higher value of d indicate?
A
Greater diversity
