Polar regions breed more new species than the tropics, study finds
The Arctic and Antarctic oceans might contribute to more biodiversity than scientists previously assumed.
July 26, 2018
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The tropical waters may enjoy the highest marine fish biodiversity on earth, but it’s the colder oceans near the poles that serve as the hotspots for the birth of new species, according to a recent study.
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