Richard was on a global trek to identify different species across the world. In his journal, Richard recorded an observation he made as "latitudinal variation in species richness." Which statement describes the meaning of what Richard recorded in his journal?
A. He found more species as he moved from the equator to the poles.
B. He found more species in the temperate zones.
C. He found more species towards the western hemisphere.
D. He found more species as he moved from the poles to the equator.
E. He found fewer species in the southern hemisphere.
Answer (2)
Richard's journal entry indicates that species richness is greater in regions closer to the equator than at the poles. This observation aligns with the ecological principle that biodiversity tends to decrease with increasing latitude. Thus, he found more species as he moved from the poles to the equator. ;
Richard observed that species richness is greater near the equator than at the poles, indicating that he found more species as he moved from the poles to the equator. This aligns with scientific principles regarding biodiversity patterns. Thus, the correct answer is that he found more species as he moved from the poles to the equator.
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