Which Is the Boundary Zone Between Adjacent Biomes in Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which is the boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found?

• A)Ecotone.
• B)Boundary layer.
• C)Edge effect.
• D)Transitional matrix.

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Definitions:

Feathers

Specialized skin growths in birds, contributing to flight, insulation, and display.

Maintaining Temperature

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal temperature within certain limits despite external environmental changes.

Shivering

An involuntary response to cold temperatures, producing heat through rapid muscle contractions to maintain body temperature.

Negative Feedback System

A regulatory system in which a change in some steady state triggers a response that counteracts, or reverses, the change, restoring homeostasis (e.g., how mammals maintain body temperature). Compare with positive feedback system.