The number of plants in two fields of approximately the same size was counted. | Type of plant | Field 1 | Field 2 | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Daisy (Bellis perennis) | 307 | 18 | | Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) | 332 | 48 | | Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) | 361 | 934 | | Total | 1000 | 1000 |
Compare and contrast the richness and the evenness of the two fields.
a. same richness as they have the same number of species/total of individuals
A calculation of Simpson's reciprocal index was undertaken on each field with the following results.
| Field 1 | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Field 2 | 1.1 |
Evaluate these results.
a. the higher the number the more diverse/biodiverse is the field
OR
b. field 1 shows greater diversity/biodiversity (as it has a higher value)
