What Is One Possible Explanation of Why Biodiversity Is Very

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is one possible explanation of why biodiversity is very high in subtropical gyres?

• A) There is a great amount of disturbance that occurs in these sites
• B) The low-nutrient status within a gyre has led to specialized adaptations
• C) The rich amount of carbon dioxide within a gyre
• D) Extensive gene flow between species within gyres and open ocean habitat

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