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Define two measures of species diversity.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Species Diversity**: - Species diversity refers to the variety of different species within a specific community or ecosystem. It includes both the number of different species (species richness) and the number of individuals of each species. 2. **Measure 1: Species Richness**: - Species richness is the first measure of species diversity. It is defined as the count of different species present in a particular area. - This measure focuses solely on the number of species, without considering the abundance of each species. ...
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