The Shannon Index Is a Mathematical Expression Used to Measure

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Shannon Index is a mathematical expression used to measure diversity that takes both species richness and species evenness into account. A higher H value

• A) indicates a higher certainty about species composition and greater diversity.
• B) indicates a lower certainty about species composition and less diversity.
• C) indicates a lower certainty about species composition and greater diversity.
• D) indicates a higher certainty about species composition and less diversity.
• E) None of the above

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