Shannon Diversity Index

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Method synopsis

Calculation of Shannon diversity index (ln type) and Simpson dominance index (1-D) from species count data using online biodiversity calculator. Standard ecological diversity metrics for comparing community structure.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 3 papers using this protocol.

Typical Equipment

Online biodiversity calculator

Output Measurements

Shannon index values
Simpson index values

Papers Using This Protocol (3)

thesis

Individual variation in plant traits drives species interactions, ecosystem functioning, and responses to global change.

2016

student_paper

A comparative study of plant species diversity on three historic mining sites

2011using

student_paper

Comparison of Arthropod Diversity between Perennial Shrub versus Evergreen Tree Habitats at Sites Near Gothic, CO

2004using

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used

Copper Creek

watershed3 papers

Colorado

state2 papers

Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

study site2 papers

Gothic

town2 papers

East River

watershed1 paper

Crested Butte

town1 paper

Trail 401

trail1 paper

South Gothic

meadow1 paper

Peanut Mine

study site1 paper

Avery Mine

study site1 paper

Shannon Diversity Index

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Method synopsis

Typical Equipment

Output Measurements

Papers Using This Protocol (3)

Individual variation in plant traits drives species interactions, ecosystem functioning, and responses to global change.

A comparative study of plant species diversity on three historic mining sites

Comparison of Arthropod Diversity between Perennial Shrub versus Evergreen Tree Habitats at Sites Near Gothic, CO

Species Studied With This Protocol

Aquilegia coerulea

Populus angustifolia

Engelmann Spruce

Potentilla hippiana

Populus

Salix lucida subsp. lasiandra

Achillea millefolium

Potentilla gracilis

Potentilla pulcherrima

Potentilla