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To determine: The Shannon diversity index for forests A and B.
Introduction: Two forests, forest A and forest B were considered. Forest A was seen to have 100 individuals of 5 different species and forest B was seen to have 10 individuals of 5 different species.
To determine: The forest that has higher diversity.
Introduction: Two forests, forest A and forest B were considered. Forest A was seen to have 100 individuals of 5 different species and forest B was seen to have 10 individuals of 5 different species. Shannon diversity index is a tool used by ecologists to study the species diversity of a community.
To determine: The limitations of the Shannon diversity index.
Introduction: Two forests, forest A and forest B were considered. Forest A was seen to have 100 individuals of 5 different species and forest B was seen to have 10 individuals of 5 different species. Shannon diversity index is a tool used by ecologists to study the species diversity of a community.
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