For most groups, species diversity most often
A) increases from the tropics to the poles.
B) increases from the poles to the tropics.
C) is low at the equator and the poles, and peaks at temperate latitudes.
D) is high at the equator and the poles, and lowest at temperate latitudes.
E) shows no clear relationship with latitude.

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The pattern of species diversity increasing from the poles to the tropics is known as the latitudinal diversity gradient and is one of the most consistent and widespread patterns in ecology. Many factors contribute to this pattern, including climate stability, evolutionary history, and resource availability.

For Most Groups, Species Diversity Most Often