Sorenson's index measures _______ diversity.
A) alpha
B) beta
C) functional
D) gamma
E) delta

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Sorenson's index measures beta diversity, which is the difference in species composition between two communities or habitats. It takes into account both the number and relative abundance of species present in each community. Alpha diversity refers to the diversity within a single community, functional diversity relates to the variety of ecological functions performed by organisms, gamma diversity is the total diversity across multiple habitats or communities, and delta diversity is not a commonly used term in ecology.

Sorenson's Index Measures _______ Diversity