11.4 Calculating biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
what is used to calculate measure of biodiversity?
A
Simpson’s index of biodiversity
2
Q
equation for Simpson
A
3
Q
simpson value of 1 indicates…
A
infinite diversity
4
Q
simpson value of 0 indicates…
A
no diversity
5
Q
the higher the simpson value…
A
the more diverse the habitat is
6
Q
what does a high biodiversity indicate about the nature of the habitat?
A
more ecological niches
so less biological stress
7
Q
what does a high biodiversity indicate about the potential effect to the environment if change is made?
A
a small effect
8
Q
what does a high biodiversity indicate about the potential effect to the environment if change is made?
A
a large effect
