Simpson’s diversity and disparity theory

Simpson’s diversity and disparity theory explores how biological diversity (variety of species) and disparity (differences in form or structure) evolve over time. It suggests that different factors influence the richness and variety of life forms seen today. Diversity refers to the number and abundance of species, while disparity describes the range of physical differences among those species. The theory helps us understand the patterns in how life forms become more varied or similar through evolutionary processes, considering both the number of different species and their structural differences, shedding light on the complexity of biological evolution.