How Biodiverse Is Minecraft?
Keywords:
Computer Game, Biology, Ecology, Biodiversity, Sandbox Computer Game, Childhood Game, MinecraftAbstract
Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem integrity. The biodiversity of the UK is decreasing rapidly, but can games such as Minecraft be useful in teaching younger generations the significance of this? This paper discusses how biodiverse Minecraft forest and plains biomes are using the Simpson’s biodiversity index.
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