Help!! Numerous research studies have been conducted on how a non-native species can possibly
affect the health of an ecosystem. This issue has become more prevalent over the past
century due to increased globalization. When looking at the data that shows the relationship of
species richness and the number of non-native species across all latitudes, a distinct pattern
emerges: non-native species occur in higher amounts closer to the poles and in fewer closer
to the equator. Based on the activities you completed, explain why this difference might be
seen in high- and low-diverse ecosystems.