Shannon Diversity Index

The Shannon Diversity Index is a calculated measure of microbial diversity in the gut microbiome. It reflects both how many different microbial species are present and how evenly they are distributed. A more diverse microbiome may indicate a broader and more resilient gut ecosystem, where no single group of microorganisms dominates too strongly. Lower diversity may reflect reduced microbiome stability or a gut environment with less microbial variety. Shannon Diversity Index can help show how balanced and varied the dog’s gut microbiome appears overall.

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