The tropics weren't always the most diverse marine environments, study finds
Today, tropical waters typically host a wider range of marine animals than polar waters. This decline in marine biodiversity from the equator toward the North and South poles is known as the latitudinal diversity gradient.
Today, tropical waters typically host a wider range of marine animals than polar waters. This decline in marine biodiversity from the equator toward the North and South poles is known as the latitudinal diversity gradient. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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