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Explain , giving three reasons, why tropics show greatest levels of species diversity.

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(i) Tropical latitude have remained relatively undisturbed, have a long evolutionary time for species diversification.
2. Less seasonal variations, constant and predictable environmant condition, promote niche specialization for greater species diversity.
3. More availability of solar energy, contributes to higher productivity.
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