simpson's diversity index Flashcards
1
Q
what can you use Simpson’s diversity index for?
what do you need to calculate it
A
-used to calculate species diversity in 2 different habitats
-you need to know the relative distribution of each species and the number of different species
2
Q
explain the simpsons diversity index
A
N= total number of organisms of all species
n= total number of organisms each species
3
Q
what does a high and low value after calculating of simpson index mean
A
high- high species diversity, stable and able to withstand change
low- low species diversity, less stable change to those species could destroy the habitat, dominated by one species