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Approximately how many species have been described?
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1.4 million
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What is species richness?
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number of species in an area
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As you move northward and southward from the equator, _________ declines.
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diversity
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What is the rate of generation of biomass in an ecosystem?
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productivity
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The more productive an ecosystem, the greater the ______________.
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species richness
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How is plant species correlated with AET (actual evotranspiration)?
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suggests a positive relationship between species richness and plant productivity
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Where is highest productivity found?
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coastal regions
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