Long-term stable climatic conditions in tropical regions are often cited as one reason for high species diversity at these low latitudes.Which of the following consequences of a more stable climate has not been proposed as a likely mechanism explaining increased species diversity in the tropics?

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Lower rates of predation and parasitism are not typically proposed as a mechanism for increased species diversity in the tropics. Instead, stable climates are thought to reduce extinction rates, allow for niche specialization, and provide time for speciation.

Long-Term Stable Climatic Conditions in Tropical Regions Are Often Cited