A Simple Tree Community Consists of 4 Maples, 3 Oaks

question 23

Multiple Choice

A simple tree community consists of 4 maples, 3 oaks, and 1 alder. The Shannon-Wiener diversity of this community is

• A) 0.42.
• B) 0.97.
• C) 1.5.
• D) 3.
• E) not possible to calculate from the data given.

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Definitions:

Spinoreticular Tract

is a pathway in the central nervous system that conveys pain sensation from the periphery to the reticular formation in the brain.

Spinocerebellar Tract

A nerve pathway that carries proprioceptive information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, involved in coordinating movement.

Comparator Function

A mechanism or process that compares two values or inputs, often used in electronics, computing, and regulatory processes to maintain a desired state.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons that sense the position and movement of the body parts.