Multiple Choice
The Shannon index of species diversity is calculated using this equation: 
Habitat A has a total of 100 birds, with the following numbers of individuals per species: 20, 25, 20, 15, and 20.Habitat B also has 100 birds, with the following numbers of individuals per species: 80, 5, 5, 5, and 5.Based on the Shannon indices for habitats A and B, which habitat (if either) has a higher species diversity?
A) Habitat A, because although both H values are positive, its value is more positive.
B) Habitat A, because it has a positive H value, while habitat B has a zero value.
C) Habitat B, because although both H values are positive, its value is more positive.
D) Habitat B, because it has a negative H value, while habitat A has a positive value.
E) Neither; both habitats have the same number of species, so H values are irrelevant.
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