3.1.3

Question 1

Define a community

Answer 1

A group of interacting species that occur together in a particular place or habitat.

Question 2

Define Diversity Indecies

Answer 2

A mathematical measure of species diversity in a community that takes into account both the number of species present and the relative abundances of different species.

Question 3

Define Relative abundance

Answer 3

The proportion of each species in a community or ecosystem. (How many)

Question 4

Define Community composition

Answer 4

The species present in a community and their relative abundances. (What types)

Question 5

Importance of diversity indices

Answer 5

Diversity indices provide important information about community composition and structure. They can help biologists understand the patterns and drivers of biodiversity.

Question 6

Community structure

Answer 6

The physical or biological arrangement of organisms in a community.