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Which factor primarily contributes to greater biodiversity in the tropics?
Which factor primarily contributes to greater biodiversity in the tropics?
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High niche specialization promotes biodiversity by reducing competition and allowing coexistence of more species.
Updated On: Jun 3, 2025
- Large seasonal variations
- High niche specialization
- Frequent habitat disturbances
- Low resource availability
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Tropical regions exhibit high biodiversity due to stable climates and long evolutionary time scales, allowing organisms to develop narrow niches — known as niche specialization — which reduces competition and supports species coexistence.
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