- Tropical regions generally have higher biodiversity than temperate regions due to stable climate, high rainfall, and intense competition leading to specialization. - Tropical rainforests cover a relatively small percentage of the Earth's surface but contain a large proportion of its species.
Which of the following has the most biodiversity?
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Biodiversity (Marine Biodiversity (Coral Reefs, Mangroves, Estuaries))
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