The Simpson Diversity Index Flashcards
0
Q
The maximum theoretical value (highest diversity) is
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Very close to 1.
1
Q
Allows diversity to be
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Quantified.
2
Q
The minimum theoretical value (lowest diversity)
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Is zero.
3
Q
Need to know the
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Number, or biomass, of individuals of each species in the community.
4
Q
The fraction of the total number of individuals
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Of each species in calculated.
5
Q
The fraction for each species is the squared. The squared values are
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Totalled and the total is subtracted from 1 to give the Simpson diversity index value.
6
Q
Dominance is inversely
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Related to diversity.
7
Q
High Simpson diversity index values are produced by
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Higher numbers of species and a more even spread of individuals between species.
