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Test Your Knowledge: Sorenson’s Index

Sorenson’s index values for pairs of herbivores
Grevy's zebra Cape Buffalo Impala Dik-dik
Grevy's zebra
Cape Buffalo .42
Impala .37
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Based on the results in the table, which species have the most similar diets?

High values indicate high overlap with other herbivores, while low levels indicate little overlap. Cape buffalo and Grevy’s zebra have the highest Sorenson’s index value, indicating that their diets are the most similar. Their diets overlap by 42%.

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