The greatest diversity of algae is found at:
A) tropical latitudes.
B) polar latitudes.
C) subtropical latitudes.
D) temperate latitudes.

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Algae are found in almost all aquatic environments, but the greatest diversity of algae is found in warm, tropical waters where conditions are favorable for their growth and reproduction. As a result of the warm temperatures and high levels of sunlight, tropical latitudes have a variety of aquatic environments that support different types of algae such as cyanobacteria, diatoms, dinoflagellates, and green algae. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

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