4.1.2: Biodiversity Flashcards
1
Q
What does an index of diversity combine?
A
The number of different species and the population size of each within a community.
2
Q
What is the formula for Simpson’s index of Diversity?
A
D = diversity, N = total number of organisms of ALL species, n = total number of organisms of a particular species.
3
Q
What does the calculated value of diversity range from?
A
0 to 1.
4
Q
What does a value closer to 0 indicate in terms of biodiversity?
A
Lower biodiversity.
5
Q
What does a value closer to 1 indicate in terms of biodiversity?
A
Higher biodiversity.
6
Q
Fill in the blank: The calculated value of diversity will always be between _______.
A
[0 and 1]
7
Q
True or False: A higher index of diversity indicates a community with fewer species.
A
False.
