If You Get a Simpson's Index of 1,this Means

question 48

Multiple Choice

If you get a Simpson's index of 1,this means

• A)there is only one species in the community.
• B)all species are in equal proportions.
• C)the calculation is incorrect as this is theoretically impossible.
• D)the Shannon index will equal 0.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as conscious thought, language, and memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and motor nerve fibers that project to skeletal muscle.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out neural information.