Dynamic perspectives on biodiversity quantification: beyond conventional metrics.

ABSTRACT: Our research addresses the pressing need to assess biodiversity in the face of increasing habitat destruction and species extinctions. Several researchers have modelled conventional measures to assess biodiversity. Every measure evaluates biodiversity by considering different properties. Among them Simpson and Shannon indices are widely used, they primarily focus on species richness and abundance, overlooking the importance of rare or unique species. This limitation makes it challenging to identify which species drive changes in biodiversity and hampers conservation efforts. Moreover, these measures are sensitive to sample size and biased towards dominant species, leading to inaccurate estimations. To overcome these challenges, we propose a novel mathematical model that provides a comprehe

SUBMITTER: Bollarapu MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470763 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature