n general, biodiversity levels tend to increase the closer an ecosystem is to the equator. While there could be many reasons why this occurs, which of che following is NOT a commonly accepted reason by ecologists? O Higher number of ecological niches O There is very little human impact nearer the equator aliowing for more species to survive. O Lack of glaciation events in the tropics O Higher solar energy that can support primary production

n general, biodiversity levels tend to increase the closer an ecosystem is to the equator. While there could be many reasons why this occurs, which of che following is NOT a commonly accepted reason by ecologists? O Higher number of ecological niches O There is very little human impact nearer the equator aliowing for more species to survive. O Lack of glaciation events in the tropics O Higher solar energy that can support primary production

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter48: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

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