Fragmentation (dividing up) of a habitat results in an edge-effect. Theiedge between grassland and woodland.O a Has lesS competition between species.O b. Is better in giving a choice of climates.O c Hasmore species than in either habitat,O d. Hasdouble the amount of food.O e. Has double the number of predators.

Edge effect lead to change in abundance and community structure between two contrasting habitats. It…

Fragmentation (dividing up) of a habitat results in an edge-effect. The edge between grassland and woodland Has less competition between species. © a. O b. Is better in giving a choice of climates. O c Has more species than in either habitat. O d. Has double the amount of food. Has double the number of predators.

Fragmentation (dividing up) of a habitat results in an edge-effect. The edge between grassland and woodland Has less competition between species. © a. O b. Is better in giving a choice of climates. O c Has more species than in either habitat. O d. Has double the amount of food. Has double the number of predators.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter16: Population Ecology

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