Species Evenness
Definition
Species evenness refers to the relative abundance of different species within a community. It measures how evenly individuals are distributed among the various species present.
Analogy
Imagine a classroom where each student represents a different species. If there is high species evenness, it means that every student has an equal number of classmates sitting next to them. However, if there is low species evenness, some students have many classmates sitting next to them while others have very few.
Related terms
Species Richness: The total number of different species in a given area or community.
Biodiversity: The variety and variability of living organisms in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Dominant Species: The most abundant or influential species in an ecosystem that can significantly impact other organisms and their environment.
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