In calculating alpha diversity, the Shannon diversity index measures
A) the absolute abundance of species.
B) the relative abundance of species.
C) the ecological diversity of species.
D) the morphological diversity of species.
E) differences in species composition across habitats or communities.

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The Shannon diversity index measures the relative abundance of species in a community, taking into account both the number of species and their evenness. It does not measure absolute abundance, ecological or morphological diversity, or differences across habitats or communities.

In Calculating Alpha Diversity, the Shannon Diversity Index Measures