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Maximum species diversity is seen in latitudinal range of
Maximum species diversity is seen in latitudinal range of
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The correct option is C 23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S
23.5∘ N to 66.5∘ N
23.5∘ N to 66.5∘ N refers to the temperate zone in the northern hemisphere and 23.5∘ S to 66.5∘ S refers to the temperate zone in the southern hemisphere. The temperate zone is said to have much less species diversity compared to the tropical regions as species diversity reduces as we move from the equator towards the poles.
New York which lies at 41∘ N is the home to only 105 different species of birds which is much less compared to the number of bird species found in tropical regions.
23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S
23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S indicates the tropical zone extending from the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere to the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. The tropics are said to have much more species diversity compared to the temperate regions. For example, Colombia which lies close to the equator houses 1400 species of birds.
66.5∘ N to 90∘ N
66.5∘ N to 90∘ N refers to the frigid zone of the northern hemisphere and has even lesser species diversity compared to the tropical or temperate zones because of its colder and comparatively harsher climate. For example, Greenland which lies at 71∘ N has only 56 species of birds.
Thus, the tropical regions lying in the latitudinal range of 23.5° N to 23.5° S have the maximum species diversity.
Final answer
b. 23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S
23.5∘ N to 66.5∘ N
23.5∘ N to 66.5∘ N refers to the temperate zone in the northern hemisphere and 23.5∘ S to 66.5∘ S refers to the temperate zone in the southern hemisphere. The temperate zone is said to have much less species diversity compared to the tropical regions as species diversity reduces as we move from the equator towards the poles.
New York which lies at 41∘ N is the home to only 105 different species of birds which is much less compared to the number of bird species found in tropical regions.
23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S
23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S indicates the tropical zone extending from the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere to the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. The tropics are said to have much more species diversity compared to the temperate regions. For example, Colombia which lies close to the equator houses 1400 species of birds.
66.5∘ N to 90∘ N
66.5∘ N to 90∘ N refers to the frigid zone of the northern hemisphere and has even lesser species diversity compared to the tropical or temperate zones because of its colder and comparatively harsher climate. For example, Greenland which lies at 71∘ N has only 56 species of birds.
Thus, the tropical regions lying in the latitudinal range of 23.5° N to 23.5° S have the maximum species diversity.
Final answer
b. 23.5∘ N to 23.5∘ S
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