The variety of genes amongst all the individuals in a population of species.
What is index of diversity?
A measure of species diversity. It is a calculation to measure the relationship between the number of species in a community and the number of individuals in each species.
What is species diversity?
The number of different species and individuals within each species in a community.
What is the importance of biodiversity?
Can be used to describe a range of habitats, from small local habitats to the entire earth.
A decrease in biodiversity is a cause for concern and this is often caused by human activity.
