MHT CET Medical202623 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyEvolutionActual
Which of the following does NOT favour speciation?
Options
- ADrastic seasonal variations
- BOverall stability of tropical regions
- CAvailability of plenty of sunlight
- DLess climatic changes throughout the year
Correct answer
A. Drastic seasonal variations
Step-by-step solution
Speciation is generally a function of time. Tropical latitudes have remained relatively undisturbed for millions of years, providing a long evolutionary time for species diversification. Tropical environments are less seasonal, relatively more constant, and predictable. Such constant environments promote niche specialisation and lead to greater species diversity. There is more solar energy available in the tropics, which contributes to higher productivity and indirectly to greater diversity. Drastic seasonal variat