Ecotones

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ecotones

• A)contain only species found in the bordering ecosystems.
• B)have the same abiotic characteristics as the bordering ecosystems.
• C)consist of many distinct landscapes.
• D)are transitional regions between ecosystems.

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