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  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Zoology

Background:

  • Global species richness varies significantly, but the underlying drivers remain debated.
  • Previous research examined limited factors like evolutionary rate, time, dispersal, and climate.
  • No comprehensive study has simultaneously assessed these hypotheses across broad spatial scales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relative contributions of multiple drivers to tetrapod species richness.
  • To differentiate between direct and indirect influences of evolutionary, ecological, and climatic factors.
  • To analyze the most extensive tetrapod dataset available, covering 84% of described species.

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous evaluation of evolutionary rate, evolutionary time, dispersal, ecological factors, and climatic stability.
  • Distinguishing direct effects from indirect effects mediated by other factors.
  • Analysis of a comprehensive dataset of tetrapods.

Main Results:

  • Evolutionary time was the primary determinant of species richness.
  • Evolutionary rate was a secondary factor influencing richness.
  • Dispersal did not significantly correlate with species richness patterns.
  • Ecological and climatic stability indirectly affected richness by influencing evolutionary time and rate.

Conclusions:

  • The length of time available for diversification is the main explanation for global tetrapod species richness.
  • Indirect effects of environmental factors on diversification processes are significant.
  • Understanding long-term processes is crucial for explaining current biodiversity patterns.