Which of the Following Is Consistent with Forest Fragmentation Research

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with forest fragmentation research?

• A) Productivity is the same in both fragmented forests and forest interiors.
• B) Edge communities consistently have low species diversity.
• C) Forest-interior species show declines in small patch communities.
• D) New-edge species that migrate in do not seem to compete with forest species and often increase biodiversity in fragmented forests.
• E) Species diversity is always lower in fragmented forests when compared to forest interiors in the same region.

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