Which of the Following Best Explains Why There Are More

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why there are more species in tropical regions than in locations more distant from the equator?

• A) fewer predators and parasites
• B) more dispersed annual solar radiation compared to the poles
• C) more frequent ecological disturbances over a longer time span
• D) a longer time frame without disturbances for evolution and speciation

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Definitions:

Genitalia

The external and internal organs of reproduction and their associated structures.

Prostate Gland

A gland in the male reproductive system that produces a fluid which helps to nourish and transport sperm.

Bulbourethral Glands

Small glands located near the base of the penis, involved in secreting a fluid that lubricates and neutralizes acidity during sexual arousal.

Seminal Vesicles

are paired glands located near the male bladder that produce a significant portion of the fluid constituting semen.