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Hypotheses Explaining Latitudinal Gradient of Biodiversity

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Which region has the highest diversity in terms of number of species?

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Tropical region

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Sub-tropical region

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Arctic region

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Desert region

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Solution

The correct option is A Tropical region
Tropical regions are located near the equator. These regions have the highest species diversity because of the latitudinal gradient.

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