Which of these best describes the latitudinal gradient in sp…

Which of these best describes the latitudinal gradient in species richness? A) There tends to be a greater number of species in ecosystems closer to the equator. B) There tends to be a greater number of species in midlatitudes. C) There tends to be a greater number of species in ecosystems farther from the equator. D) The number of species is generally consistent across all latitudes.