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ZOO 102 Objective Question
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Which ecological mechanism maintains high species richness in the tropics according to historical hypotheses?
Options
A Long evolutionary history without disruptive catastrophic glaciation
Correct Answer
B Frequent total glacial scouring clearing older competitors
C Uniformly low competition and absence of predatory interactions
D Extremely low rates of primary solar insolation and rainfall
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The tropics have experienced prolonged geological stability without extensive ice-sheet glaciation, permitting sustained speciation.

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Course: ZOO 102
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 760 of 766
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