diversity indices
[daɪˈvɜːrsɪti ˈɪndɪsiːz]
nounpl: diversity indices / diversity indexes
índices de diversidade
1. Quantitative measures used in ecology and biology to assess the variety of species in a given area or community, considering both richness and evenness
The Shannon diversity index and Simpson diversity index are commonly used diversity indices in ecological studies.
O índice de diversidade de Shannon e o índice de diversidade de Simpson são índices de diversidade comumente utilizados em estudos ecológicos.
2. Statistical metrics applied in various fields to measure the degree of variation or heterogeneity within a population or dataset
Researchers used diversity indices to evaluate genetic variation in the plant population.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram índices de diversidade para avaliar a variação genética na população de plantas.
3. Mathematical tools employed in biodiversity assessment and conservation planning to quantify species composition and distribution
Multiple diversity indices were calculated to comprehensively analyze the ecosystem's health.
Múltiplos índices de diversidade foram calculados para analisar de forma abrangente a saúde do ecossistema.
Diversity indices are fundamental terminology in ecological and biological research across both Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. These metrics have become increasingly important in conservation biology and environmental policy discussions in Brazil, particularly with growing concerns about Amazon rainforest biodiversity and Atlantic Forest preservation. The term is standardized in academic contexts but remains primarily technical and specialized.
Related Idioms & Phrases
measure biodiversity using diversity indices
calculate diversity indices for ecosystem assessment
compare diversity indices across habitats
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