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• Click a Taxonomic data node
• Choose Alpha & beta diversity from the Metagenomic section of the toolbox
• (optional) If you wish to compare the alpha diversity values between groups of samples, choose the factors to set up the ANOVA. This can e be helpful if you want to see if there is a significant difference in species diversity between predefined groups. This is optional, so you can skip this if you want.
• Click Finish

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