How do niche specialization and niche conservatism influence the pace and pattern of adaptive evolution across different taxonomic groups and geographic regions, and what are the implications for understanding biodiversity gradients and species distributions in response to global environmental change? 

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Niche specialization and niche conservatism play crucial roles in shaping the pace and pattern of adaptive evolution across various taxonomic groups and geographic regions with significant implication... View the full answer