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Which of the following is true about the Simpson's diversity index (D)?
it ranges from 0 to 1, with 1 representing maximum diversity
it ranges from -1 to 1, with -1 representing maximum diversity
it ranges from -1 to 1, with 1 representing maximum diversity
it ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing maximum diversity
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Which of the following is true about species richness?
(Select all that apply)
it is the similarity in population size of each species
it is measured by taking samples and counting individuals of each species
it is quantified by taking random samples and counting the number of species present
a higher species richness indicates greater diversity
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Which of the following is true about species evenness?
(Select all that apply)
it is the total number of different species in a habitat
it is quantified by taking random samples and counting the species present
a higher species evenness indicates lower diversity
more even abundances mean higher species evenness and diversity
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In the diversity index equation, what does the variable 'N' represent?
the number of species
the diversity index value
the number of individuals of each species
the total individuals of all species
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In the diversity index equation, what does the variable 'n' represent?
the number of species
the diversity index value
the total number of all individuals
the number of individuals of each species
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What does the Simpson's index of diversity calculate?
biodiversity using the number of species and their relative abundances
species evenness
the total number of individuals in a habitat
species richness
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