The latitudinal diversity gradient refers to what pattern of species diversity?

A. For many kinds of organisms, species
diversity is greatest near the equator and
lowest near the poles.
B. For many kinds of organisms, species
diversity is greatest near the poles and lowest
near the equator.
C. For many kinds of organisms, species
diversity is greatest at low elevation and
lowest at high elevation.
D. For many kinds of organisms, species
diversity is greatest at high elevation and
lowest at low elevation.
E. Plants are most diverse near the equator
while animals are most diverse toward the
poles.


A

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