What is the latitudinal trend in species diversity? A. "Species diversity increases as you move away from the equator then decreases as you reach the poles" B. Species diversity is higher in the western hemisphere compared to the eastern hemisphere. C. Species diversity increases the further you move away from the equator. D. Species diversity is highest around the equator and declines as you move north or south. E. None of the above

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social