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Global patterns of species richness Flashcards

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What is extent of occurrence and area of occupancy?

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Extent - area between outermost limits
Area - subset of area above where species is actually found

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What are some taxon that have latitudinal diversity gradients?

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Plants/Corals
Fish
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals

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What are some taxon that are exceptions to the latitudinal gradient rule?

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Bees
Conifers
Salamanders
Seabirds

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