Which of the Following Is a Generally Accurate Statement About

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a generally accurate statement about the current research regarding forest fragmentation?

• A) Fragmented forests promote biodiversity because they result in the combination of forest-edge species and forest-interior species.
• B) In fragmented forests, the number of forested-adapted species tend to decline and the number of edge species tend to increase.
• C) Fragmented forests are the goal of conservation biologists who design wildlife reserves.
• D) The disturbance of timber extraction causes the species diversity to increase because of the new habitats created.

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