1. Notes:

2. Biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the number and variety of organisms found within a specific region
Measured by:
Species richness (Total # of different species)
Relative abundance (How common each species is)
Species evenness
If one species takes over, that community is NOT diverse

4. Community B has more biodiversity – explain why.
What is the benefit of having more biodiversity?
Students answer questions in their notes

5. Students write comparisons in their notes

6. Which community has more biodiversity? Justify your answer.
Answer the question. Provide evidence from the diagrams.

7. A B