Comparison of four species diversity indices in mangrove community

Abstract. Mulya H, Santosa Y, Hilwan I. 2021. Comparison of four species diversity indices in mangrove community. Biodiversitas 22: 3648-3655. Mangrove communities have a tidal environment that affects their species composition, which may be finite but the abundance may vary between species individuals. Many ecologists have used indices to measure species diversity without knowing the best suitable index for the community and its statistical characteristics. Therefore, this study aimed to compare species diversity indices in mangrove communities to obtain the best and most appropriate index for mangrove diversity. The comparison was done using the Simpson (1-D), Shannon, Menhinick, and Margalef indices, which were widely used and considered the best measures in various communities. The data was obtained from the field sampling using a single plot of 80×40 m2, and then it was simulated to obtain standardized variables so that the indices got the same treatment. It was calculated with descriptive statistics and species diversity indices among other Simpson, Margalef, Shannon, and Menhinick indices. Pearson correlation and UPGMA cluster were used to get conformity based on the best index criteria. The results showed the Margalef index was the best in performance that passed the assessment criteria more than Simpson (1-D), Shannon, and Menhinick index. It had a low correlation with sample variance and normality marker but had high variability of the index value. It was also sensitive to the number of species, good reduced individual sample, and good correlation with similar indices. Thus, we concluded that the Margalef index was the best index for mangrove community diversity measurement. The index was recommended for monitoring and evaluating the species diversity assessment for the mangrove community. It should not use several species diversity indices with similar meaning.

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Microbial Diversity Based on Multifractal Analysis of Metagenomes

10.20944/preprints202107.0560.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xianhua Xie ◽

Yuanlin Ma ◽

Zuguo Yu ◽

Guosheng Han

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Multifractal Analysis ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Age Difference ◽

Chaos Game Representation ◽

As Species ◽

Species Diversity Indices

Species diversity in microbiome is a cutting-edge concept in metagenomic research. In this study, we propose a multifractal analysis for metagenomic research. From the chaos game representation (CGR) visualization of simulated and real metagenomes, we find that there exists self-similarity in the visualization of metagenomes. Then we compute the multifractal dimensions for simulated and real metagenomes. For simulated metagenomes, we also compute their diversity indices, such as species richness indices, Shannon’s diversity indices and Simpson’s diversity indices respectively for varying value of . Fom the Pearson correlation coefficients between their multifractal dimensions and traditional species diversity indices, we find that the correlation coefficients between the multifractal dimensions and species richness indices and Shannon diversity indices reach their maximums at respectively. The correlation coefficients between the multifractal dimensions and Simpson’s diversity indices reach their maximums at nearly. So the traditional diversity indices can be unified by the frame of multifractal analysis. These results coincided with the similar results in macrobial ecology. Finally, we apply our methods to real metagenomes of 100 infants’ gut microbiomes when they are newborn, 4 months and 12 months. Our results show that multifractal dimensions of infants’ gut microbiomes can discriminate the age difference.

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Diversity and community structure of Ephemeroptera in freshwater stream of Megamalai hills, Tamil Nadu, India

ENTOMON ◽

10.33307/entomon.v46i4.638 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 46 (4) ◽

pp. 279-284

Author(s):

S. Barathy ◽

T. Sivaruban ◽

Srinivasan Pandiarajan ◽

Isack Rajasekaran ◽

M. Bernath Rosi

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Air Temperature ◽

Tamil Nadu ◽

Dominant Species ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Low Diversity ◽

Freshwater Stream ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

High Diversity

In the study on the diversity and community structure of Ephemeroptera in the freshwater stream of Chinnasuruli falls on Megamalai hills, a total of 523 specimens belonging to thirteen genera and five families were collected in six month periods. Of the five families, Teloganodidae and Leptophlebiidae exhibited high diversity and Caenidae showed low diversity. Choroterpes alagarensis (Leptophlebiidae) is the most dominant species. Diversity indices such as Shannon and Simpson indices showed that diversity was maximum in November and December and it was minimum in August and January. Canonical Correspondence Analysis revealed that rainfall, water flow, turbidity, and air temperature were the major stressors in affecting the Ephemeropteran community structure.

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Statistical performance of a multicomparison method for generalized species diversity indices under realistic empirical scenarios

Ecological Indicators ◽

10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.08.054 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 72 ◽

pp. 545-552 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Davi Butturi-Gomes ◽

Miguel Petrere ◽

Henrique C. Giacomini ◽

Silvio Sandoval Zocchi

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Species Diversity Indices

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Is the analysis of plant community structure better than common species-diversity indices for assessing the effects of livestock grazing on a Mediterranean arid ecosystem?

Journal of Arid Environments ◽

10.1016/j.jaridenv.2005.06.016 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 698-712 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Y. Pueyo ◽

C.L. Alados ◽

C. Ferrer-Benimeli

Keyword(s):

Community Structure ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Plant Community ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Common Species ◽

Livestock Grazing ◽

Plant Community Structure ◽

Arid Ecosystem ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

Better Than

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Bird diversity analysis in the lower mountain forest of mount Bulusaraung to support ecotourism’s activities in Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/886/1/012047 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 886 (1) ◽

pp. 012047

Author(s):

A Achmad ◽

U Damayanti ◽

R I Maulany

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

National Park ◽

Bird Species ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Bird Diversity ◽

Line Transect ◽

Mountain Forest ◽

Transect Line ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

Evenness Indices

Abstract Lower mountain forest in the complex of Mount Bulusaraung Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, is a one of bird’s habitat in the South Sulawesi. This area is a tourist destination, especially mountain climbing activities. Thus, it is necessary to know the diversity of animals, especially birds on this hiking trail, so that the information can be used to support ecotourism activities. This study aims to analyze the diversity of bird species in the complex of Bulusaraung Mountain, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park in order to support ecotourism activities. This research was conducted from April to June 2018. Data was collected using the line transect method on three lines, namely the Balleanging, Kattokaddaro and Tompobulu lines. The second and third paths are hiking trails, while the rest are trails leading to community agricultural areas. The geographical position of the transect line was recorded using GPS. The GIS method was used to generate a bird watching trail map. Data analysis was carried out to calculate the individual density and frequency of bird presence. In addition, the species diversity indices, species evenness indices, and species richness indices were also calculated. The results showed that there were 44 species of birds found in the study area, which were 16 species in the Balleanging line, 27 species in the Kattokaddaro line and 37 species in the Tompobulu line. The highest bird species diversity indices value was found on the Tompobulu line (H' = 2.93), while on the Kattokaddaro line it was H' = 2.73 and the Balleanging H' = 2.55. The results of this study will support the management strategy in Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park in order to harmonize the conservation of biological resources through ecotourism activities that involve local communities to increase their economic income.

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Some Distribution Properties of the Sample Species-Diversity Indices and Their Applications

Biometrics ◽

10.2307/2531334 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 39 (4) ◽

pp. 999 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Y. L. Tong

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Species Diversity Indices

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INDEKS KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS IKAN DEMERSAL DI PERAIRAN TARAKAN

BAWAL Widya Riset Perikanan Tangkap ◽

10.15578/bawal.6.1.2014.47-53 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 47 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Suprapto Suprapto

Keyword(s):

Species Richness ◽

Species Diversity ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Demersal Fish ◽

Management Policy ◽

Fishing Ground ◽

Trawl Fishing ◽

Data Capacity ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

Evenness Indices

Perairan Tarakan termasuk daerah penangkapan sumber daya ikan demersal dan udang cukup potensial di KalimantanUtara. Tingginya tingkat eksploitasi ikan demersal dengan menggunakan trawlmenyebabkan keragaman jenisnya rendah. Penelitian ikan demersal dilakukan di perairan Tarakan pada bulanMei,Agustus dan Nopember 2012. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk memperoleh indeks keanekaragaman jenis ikan demersal. Data spesies ikan demersal dikumpulkan dari hasil tangkapan jaring trawl yang dioperasikan oleh kapal motor 20GT dengan metode sapuan area. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jumlah taksa ikan demersal sebanyak 86 spesies yang tergolong kedalam45 famili. Komposisi jenis hasil tangkapan trawl didominasi oleh famili Leiognathidae (ikan petek), Sciaenidae (ikan gulama), Harpadontidae (ikan nomei),Apogonidae (ikan serinding) danMullidae (ikan bijinangka). Status keanekaragaman jenis termasuk dalamkategori sedang dengan indeks “Shanon-Wiener” (H’)berkisar antara 1,7-2,5 sedangkan indeks kekayaan “Margalef” (R1 ) berkisar antara 7-8. Penyebaran spesies ikan demersal bersifat sedang dengan indeks kemerataan jenis (E) rata-rata sebesra 0,5.Kelimpahan ikan demersal tidak ada yang dominan, ditunjukkan oleh nilai indeks kemerataan jenis “Pielou” (E) rata-rata sebesar 0,4.Tarakan and adjacent waters is one of potentially fishing ground of demersal fish resources in north Kalimantan. High exploitation by trawler tend to decreased of biodiversity of demersal fish in this area. Research has been conducted in the waters of Tarakan duringMay, August and November 2012. The aim of this research is to get species diversity indices of demersal fish, which is expected to be useful as one of the data capacity for sustainable fisheries management policy. Data obtained by using trawl fishing gear with a sweept area method.The results showed that demersal fish species richness 86 species, belonging to 45 families. Dominant family are Leiognathidae, Sciaenidae, Harpadontidae, Apogonidae andMullidae. Result of analysis indicate that species diversity in Tarakan waters in the medium category. Status of biodiversity consist of: range value diversityindices “Shanon-Wiener” (H’) was 1.7 to 2.5; species richness indices of “Margalef” (R1 ) are between 7-8; evenness indices of “Pielou” (E 1) was 0,5 and dominant indices “Pielou” (E) an average of 0.4.

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Indices of Association and Species Diversity Indices

Mosquito Ecology ◽

10.1007/978-1-4020-6666-5_17 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 1445-1467

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

Indices Of Association

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Diversity of Woodland Communities and Plant Species along an Altitudinal Gradient in the Guancen Mountains, China

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/2012/398765 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Dongping Meng ◽

Jin-Tun Zhang ◽

Min Li

Keyword(s):

Species Diversity ◽

Environmental Variables ◽

Altitudinal Gradient ◽

Diversity Indices ◽

Slope Aspect ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Species Analysis ◽

Species Diversity Indices ◽

Composition Structure ◽

Woodland Communities

Study on plant diversity is the base of woodland conservation. The Guancen Mountains are the northern end of Luliang mountain range in North China. Fifty-three quadrats of10 m×20 mof woodland communities were randomly established along an altitudinal gradient. Data for species composition and environmental variables were measured and recorded in each quadrat. To investigate the variation of woodland communities, a Two-Way Indicator Species Analysis (TWINSPAN) and a Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) were conducted, while species diversity indices were used to analyse the relationships between species diversity and environmental variables in this study. The results showed that there were eight communities of woodland vegetation; each of them had their own characteristics in composition, structure, and environment. The variation of woodland communities was significantly related to elevation and also related to slope, slope aspect, and litter thickness. The cumulative percentage variance of species-environment relation for the first three CCA axes was 93.5%. Elevation was revealed as the factor which most influenced community distribution and species diversity. Species diversity was negatively correlated with elevation, slope aspect, and litter thickness, but positively with slope. Species richness and heterogeneity increased first and then decreased but evenness decreased significantly with increasing elevation. Species diversity was correlated with slope, slope aspect, and litter thickness.

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