5. What is species diversity? Define it, and then define species richness and evenness. Which has greater species diversity, a community with greater species richness or greater species evenness? Briefly justify your choice. (10 marks)
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It is an important aspect of biodiversity and can be quantified using two main components: species richness and species evenness. Species richness refers to the total number of different species present in a community. It is usually represented by the symbol $S$. Show more…
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