Factors influencing species diversification in tropical environments

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Which factor has contributed to the long evolutionary time for species diversification in tropical latitudes?

  • Frequent glaciations
  • More solar energy
  • Relatively undisturbed conditions (correct)
  • Constant and predictable environments

What promotes niche specialization and leads to greater species diversity in tropical environments?

  • Greater solar energy
  • Relatively constant environments (correct)
  • Higher productivity
  • Seasonal variations

Which factor indirectly contributes to greater species diversity in the tropics?

  • Frequent glaciations
  • Constant and predictable environments
  • Higher productivity (correct)
  • Relatively undisturbed conditions

What is the main difference between tropical and temperate environments?

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Why do tropical latitudes have a longer evolutionary time for species diversification?

<p>Relatively undisturbed conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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