What Information is Used to Mathematically Calculate Species Diversity? Select

Question

What information is used to mathematically calculate species diversity? Select all that apply.
A) Number of species in the community.
B) Relative abundance of species in the community.
C) Spatial distribution of species in the community.
D) Frequency of disturbance in the community.
E) Stability of the community over time.

Accepted Answer

Species diversity can be mathematically calculated using the number of species in the community (A) and the relative abundance of each species (B). Spatial distribution of species (C), frequency of disturbance (D), and stability of the community over time (E) may all have an impact on species diversity, but they are not used in the mathematical calculation of it.