Question

1. See the following lists of species distributions in two habitats. Calculate the Inverse Simpson’s index for both habitats. (Optionally, you may show your work if you want partial credit.) Which of the two areas has the highest diversity as measured by the Inverse Simpson’s index?

   1. Habitat 1 (Labyrinth): 10% minotaurs, 25% cyclops, 5% giants, 10% goblins,, 50% David Bowie

   2. Habitat 2 (Montyland): 25% killer rabbits, 30% unladen swallows, 20% fish named Eric, 15% Norwegian blue parrots, 10% herring

Answer 1