Biodiversity Index Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Biodiversity Index:

\[ BI = \frac{N}{S} \]

Where:

\(BI\) is the Biodiversity Index
\(N\) is the Total Number of Organisms
\(S\) is the Number of Species Identified

What is a Biodiversity Index?

A Biodiversity Index is a quantitative measure used to assess and compare the diversity of biological species in a given ecosystem, region, or particular habitat. It takes into account the number of different species (species richness) and the evenness of species' distribution. A higher biodiversity index indicates a greater diversity of life forms, which is often associated with a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Total Number of Organisms (\(N\)) = 500
Number of Species Identified (\(S\)) = 50

Using the formula:

\[ BI = \frac{500}{50} = 10 \]

The Biodiversity Index is 10.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Total Number of Organisms (\(N\)) = 1000
Number of Species Identified (\(S\)) = 100

Using the formula:

\[ BI = \frac{1000}{100} = 10 \]

The Biodiversity Index is 10.