4.6.3 Index of Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
What is an index of diversity?
A
A measurement that describes the relationship between the n.o species present and how each species contributes to the total n.o organisms that are present in that community.
2
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What is the index of diversity formula?
A
d= N(N-1) / En(n-1)
3
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What does n mean in the index of diversity formula?
A
The total number of organisms for a single species in the community.
4
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What does N mean in the index of diversity formula?
A
The total number of organisms in the community.
5
Q
What does a high index of diversity mean?
A
There is a high level of biodiversity.
