Edge effectsa. result from species crowding at edge of habitats.b. mean that no plants can grow well at the edge of a mountain.c. may increase wind and temperatures around the outside of habitats.d. increase competition between species at the edge of their territories.e. All of these are correct.

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Edge effects
a. result from species crowding at edge of habitats.
b. mean that no plants can grow well at the edge of a mountain.
c. may increase wind and temperatures around the outside of habitats.
d. increase competition between species at the edge of their territories.
e. All of these are correct.

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