Give three hypotheses for explaining why tropics show the greatest levels of species richness.
Give three hypotheses for explaining why tropics show the greatest levels of species richness.
  1. As tropical areas receive more solar energy compared to tropical areas, it leads to a higher variety and higher productivity

2. Tropical regions have minimal seasonal variations and low-density environment that promotes technology and hence the richness of high-quality varieties.

3. During the winter, low-lying regions were exposed to the elements and the tropical regions do not change leading to increased species diversity in that region.