Why Do Tropical Communities Tend to Have Greater Species Diversity

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Multiple Choice

Why do tropical communities tend to have greater species diversity than temperate or polar communities?

• A) They are less likely to be affected by human disturbance.
• B) There are fewer parasites to negatively affect the health of tropical communities.
• C) Tropical communities are low in altitude, whereas temperate and polar communities are high in altitude.
• D) Tropical communities are generally older than temperate and polar communities.
• E) More competitive dominant species have evolved in temperate and polar communities.

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