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there is more solar energy available in the tropics than in the temperate zones.

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Q: What is one reason there is more species diversity in the tropics?
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How does biodiversity change with latitude and area?

There is maximum diversity at equator and minimum at poles , areas also change with change of latitudes .


How does adaptations affect the diversity of a species?

Adaptations make the species different from other species, and if they are passed down, they will make more species with these differences.


Give three types of biodiversity essential in preserving ecological systems and functions?

Three types of biodiversity that are essential in preserving ecological systems and functions are genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of the variety of versions of the same genes within individual species. Species diversity describes the number of different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. Ecological diversity means the richness of complexity of a biological community.


Does wetland have a high biodiversity?

Biodiversity includes all living things. The definition of biodiverity is all living species and ecosystems and the ecological processes in which they go through. There are 3 types of biological diversity. Ecosystem diversity, community diversity and genetic diversity. Ecosystem diversity is diversity between ecosystems (e.g. Bogs, forests and oceans). Community diversity is diversity within ecosystems. Many species exist in a certain ecosystem that makes it a community. All species have adaptations suitable foe their environment (e.g. Closer to the equator = more variation. And genetic diversity is having lots of different individuals in a species. This protects species from environmental adaptations.


Has genetic diversity helped or hurt the survival of the rat population?

Genetic diversity would increase the survival of the rat population because they would be more capable as a species of surviving in different environments.

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How does biodiversity change with latitude and area?

There is maximum diversity at equator and minimum at poles , areas also change with change of latitudes .


Why are there a greater number of species in the tropics than in temperature zones?

there is more energy available to support more organisms in the tropics


Does NZ have more native trees then Australia?

In terms of forest diversity, Australia has a greater latitudinal range, and will probably have a greater species variety. In addition, the forest in the Cape York Peninsula in the sub-tropics,will have a great diversity, as is typical for tropical forest. These are not species numbers, but the general direction should be sound. Sorry I can't do better.


How does the extinction of various species results in a less diverse ecosystem?

The diversity of an ecosystem is how many different species (or types of organisms) there are. If a species becomes extinct, then there is 1 less species in that ecosystem and there is less diversity. If more than one species dies out, then the diversity is decreased by more than one organism.


Why is crossing over advantageous to species?

Crossing over provides genetic diversity, which means many different characteristics are given to individuals of a species. Therefore, if there is more diversity within that species, there is a higher likelihood of that species surviving, growing, and reproducing.


What is the advantage of diversity within species?

The advantage is that if there is a change in the environment - climate change, new pathogen, etc. - more diversity makes it much more likely that some members of the species survive.


How does adaptations affect the diversity of a species?

Adaptations make the species different from other species, and if they are passed down, they will make more species with these differences.


How is the species diversity related to the stability of an ecosystem?

When you have more than one species in a given niche, then if one species declines for whatever reason, there are other species which can replace it, and the ecosystem as a whole remains functional.


Give three types of biodiversity essential in preserving ecological systems and functions?

Three types of biodiversity that are essential in preserving ecological systems and functions are genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecological diversity. Genetic diversity is a measure of the variety of versions of the same genes within individual species. Species diversity describes the number of different kinds of organisms within a community or ecosystem. Ecological diversity means the richness of complexity of a biological community.


Why is the abundance and diversity of Adirondack bird species so low relative to Catskills bird diversity and abundance other than waterfowl and regardless of season?

There is greater habitat diversity in the Catskills, as well as more overlap with species from farther south in the temperate zone.


Why would a forest support more species of birds than a grassland?

Vertical habitat and diversity.


How does the system of classification relate to the diversity of species?

The system of classification helps organize and categorize the diverse range of species based on shared characteristics. By grouping species into categories like genus and species, it provides a way to understand the relationships between different organisms and their evolutionary histories. Classification also helps scientists communicate and study the vast diversity of species more effectively.