Disturbance and Exposure at Borders of Habitat Fragments Are Collectively

question 38

Multiple Choice

Disturbance and exposure at borders of habitat fragments are collectively termed ____.

• A) edge effects
• B) fragmentation effects
• C) anthropogenic disturbances
• D) reduced perimeter diversity
• E) boundary decline

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