Which of the following ecosystems exhibits maximum genetic variations?
Tropical evergreen forests
Coniferous forests
Temperate forests
Tropical rain forests
A
Tropical rain forests
B
Tropical evergreen forests
C
Temperate forests
D
Coniferous forests
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Species diversity or genetic variation increases as one proceeds from high altitude to low altitude and high latitude to low latitude. Tropical rain forests are wet and dense. They exhibit maximum genetic variations due to increased temperature and rainfall. They show high animal and plants biodiversity.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Tropical rain forests.'
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