As latitude decreases from the poles to the tropics, the number of species ________.
A) stays the same
B) decreases
C) increases, then decreases near the equator
D) increases

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As latitude decreases from the poles to the tropics, the number of species generally increases due to the greater biodiversity found in tropical regions, which is known as the latitudinal diversity gradient.

As Latitude Decreases from the Poles to the Tropics, the Number