Simpson’s diversity index Flashcards
1
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What is Simpson’s diversity index?
A
A measure of diversity in a habitat and takes count for both species richness and eveness
2
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What is the equation for Simpson’s diversity index?
A
D = 1 - ( ∑ (n/N)²)
3
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What is ‘n’?
A
The number of individuals of a particular species
4
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What is ‘N’?
A
Total number of individuals of all species
5
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What does a high index of diversity indicate?
A
A diverse habitat with many species and many individuals of each species, so a stable habitat that withstands change
