Which One of the Following Explanations for Why the Tropics

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following explanations for why the tropics have greater species diversity than the temperate zone is least convincing?

• A)Seasonality variability is less in the tropics.
• B)Niches are narrower in the tropics.
• C)Fewer predators in the tropics allow more prey species to flourish.
• D)Greater spatial heterogeneity in the tropics creates more niches.
• E)The tropics have greater plant production,which supports greater overall species richness.

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