Calculadora del Índice de Simpson de Biodiversidad Gratis
Calcula el índice de diversidad de Simpson para evaluar la riqueza de especies de un área.
Simpson Diversity (1-D)
0.7222
Simpson Diversity (1-D) vs Species A Count
Fórmula
## Simpson Diversity Index The Simpson Index measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different species. Higher values mean greater diversity. ### Formula **D = Sum of [n(n-1)] / [N(N-1)]** Where n is the count of each species and N is the total count. D ranges from 0 to 1, where 0 is infinite diversity and 1 is no diversity. The complement (1-D) is more intuitive: higher values mean more diversity.
Ejemplo Resuelto
A forest plot has 40 oaks, 25 maples, 20 birches, and 15 pines.
- 01Total N = 40 + 25 + 20 + 15 = 100
- 02Sum n(n-1) = 40x39 + 25x24 + 20x19 + 15x14 = 1560 + 600 + 380 + 210 = 2750
- 03D = 2750 / (100 x 99) = 2750 / 9900 = 0.2778
- 04Diversity (1-D) = 1 - 0.2778 = 0.7222
- 05Reciprocal = 1/0.2778 = 3.60
Preguntas Frecuentes
What does a Simpson Index of 0.72 mean?
A 1-D value of 0.72 means there is a 72% chance that two randomly picked individuals will be from different species. This indicates moderate to good diversity.
How many species can this handle?
The formula works for any number of species. This calculator uses four inputs for simplicity, but the principle extends to dozens or hundreds of species.
Simpson vs Shannon index?
Simpson is more sensitive to dominant species, while Shannon gives more weight to rare species. Simpson is also easier to interpret as a probability.