In which type of environment does the number of species tend to be the greatest?
A) very cold places
B) very warm places
C) places with moderate temperatures
D) places where cellular water occasionally freezes
E) Species number is unrelated to temperature.

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Places with moderate temperatures tend to have the highest species diversity because the conditions are optimal for a wide range of organisms to live and thrive. Extreme environments such as very cold or very warm places may limit the number of species that can survive. Places where cellular water occasionally freezes may also limit the number of species that can live there.

In Which Type of Environment Does the Number of Species