Latitudinal gradients in species diversity exist in marine as well as terrestrial habitats.Which ocean community would most likely have the highest species diversity?

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Coral reefs in the equatorial Pacific have been identified as the most diverse marine ecosystem, with high productivity, a complex structure, and exceptional heterogeneity of habitats. This allows for the support of a diverse array of coral, fish, and invertebrate species, making it the most likely ocean community to have the highest species diversity among the given options.

Latitudinal Gradients in Species Diversity Exist in Marine as Well