What is so special about tropics that they account for a greater biological diversity?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
a-Tropical lattitudes have remain undisturbed for millions of years and thus had a long evolutionary time for species diversification.
b-Tropical environments are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable.
c-More solar energy in tropics results in higher productivity ,thus accounting for a higher diversity.
d-All of these is the correct option .
Tropical lattitudes have remain undisturbed for millions of years and thus had a long evolutionary time for species diversification. Tropical environments are less seasonal, relatively more constant and predictable. More solar energy in tropics results in higher productivity ,thus accounting for a higher diversity.