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Key Definitions:
Species diversity:
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Genetic diversity:
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Ecosystem diversity:
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Species Diversity
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Measuring Species Diversity
The table above does not show us much about the differences in the two habitats.
In both cases the number of species and individuals are the same
d= N(n-1) .
Σn(n-1)
Calculate the species diversity index of each habitat from the table above. Draw a new table
below.
Species Diversity & Human Activity
Impact of agriculture
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Impact of deforestation
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