In landscape ecology, the matrix is the area surrounding a habitat patch. The matrix can affect a species living in the habitat patch by altering:O A. Dispersal between patchesB. The availability of resourcesC. The abiotic environment in patchesD. Our appreciation of Keanu Reeves' acting skillsE. A, B and C are correct

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In landscape ecology, the matrix is the area surrounding a habitat patch. The matrix can affect a species living in the habitat patch by altering: O A. Dispersal between patches O B. The availability of resources O C. The abiotic environment in patches D. Our appreciation of Keanu Reeves' acting skills O E. A, B and C are correct

In landscape ecology, the matrix is the area surrounding a habitat patch. The matrix can affect a species living in the habitat patch by altering: O A. Dispersal between patches O B. The availability of resources O C. The abiotic environment in patches D. Our appreciation of Keanu Reeves' acting skills O E. A, B and C are correct

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter57: Biological Diversity And Conservation Biology

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