Compare the two communities based on the three indices that have been computed. Explain what environmental factors (biotic and/or abiotic) would most likely affect the differences between the two communities? Cite similar studies to support your answer

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Compare the two communities based on the three indices that have been computed. Explain what environmental factors (biotic and/or abiotic) would most likely affect the differences between the two communities? Cite similar studies to support your answer.

Comparison of measures of species diversity between Mohn Hill Natural Area and
Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area.
Measures of Species Mohn Hill Natural Area
Snyder-Middleswarth
Diversity
Natural Area
Species richness (s)
15
8
Shannon Diversity
1.72
1.65
Index (H')
Pielou Index (J')
0.54
0.61
Simpson's Index (D)
0.45
0.32
Transcribed Image Text:Comparison of measures of species diversity between Mohn Hill Natural Area and Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area. Measures of Species Mohn Hill Natural Area Snyder-Middleswarth Diversity Natural Area Species richness (s) 15 8 Shannon Diversity 1.72 1.65 Index (H') Pielou Index (J') 0.54 0.61 Simpson's Index (D) 0.45 0.32
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