) Why do tropical communities tend to have greater species diversity than temperate or polar communities?
A) They are less likely to be affected by human disturbance.
B) There are fewer parasites to negatively affect the health of tropical communities.
C) Tropical communities are low in altitude, whereas temperate and polar communities are high in altitude.
D) Tropical communities are generally older than temperate and polar communities.
E) More competitive dominant species have evolved in temperate and polar communities
A diversity of species live within the soils, the ecology of which remains to be explored.
Endangered species
Andy Warhol, San Francisco Silverspot, from the series Endangered Species
Early-maturing boys tend to be advantaged because they often fit cultural ideals of masculinity.
Ethnic and Religious Diversity
Cultural Diversity