Question

Simpson's Diversity Index is a measure of diversity which takes into account the number of species present, but does not include the relative abundance of each species. True False

Answer 1

The given statement is false.

Step-by-step explanation:

In ecology, one of the means of measuring diversity is Simpson's Diversity Index. This index is generally used to count the biodiversity of a habitat. The index considers the number of the present species, and at the same time each species' abundance.

Simpson's index denoted by D determines the possibility that two characters selected abruptly from a sample will fit to a similar species or some classification other than species. When the value of D is 0, it signifies infinite diversity, while when the value is 1 it denotes no diversity. Thus, the bigger the value the lower will be the diversity.