In many taxonomic groups, the diversity of species increases with productivity of the ecosystem. If this was a key cause of the greater number of species in the tropics compared to temperate latitudes you would expect: Greater rates of evolution in tropical regions because of glaciation All of the other answers are correct O Higher rates of rates of evapotranspiration leading to higher rates of diversity in tropical regions. O Lower rates of extinction in temperate regions because of glaciation

In many taxonomic groups, the diversity of species increases with productivity of the ecosystem. If this was a key cause of the greater number of species in the tropics compared to temperate latitudes you would expect: Greater rates of evolution in tropical regions because of glaciation All of the other answers are correct O Higher rates of rates of evapotranspiration leading to higher rates of diversity in tropical regions. O Lower rates of extinction in temperate regions because of glaciation

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

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