Which of the Following Is Consistent with Forest Fragmentation Research

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with forest fragmentation research?

• A)The number of species is the same in both fragmented forests and forest interiors.
• B)Edge communities consistently have lower species diversity than interior ones.
• C)Forest-interior species show declines in population in small patch communities.
• D)Fragmented forests with small patches support more species than continuous forest.

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