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URGENT DUE SOON!! Why does the peak in species richness usually appear a few degrees north of the equator

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Answer:the equator is usually the warmest area on earth

Explanation: If the species is near the equator it can live easily due to photosynthesis happening quicker, which makes food for the species easier, which for carnivorous organisms, will help their prey to stay on the food chain

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