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Boundary characteristics

More boundary length

• enhances edge species
  

Less boundary length

• decreases edge area and non native species

If the boundary is convoluted

• fewer species move along boundary
  
• more cross boundary between habitats
  
• erosion along boundary is less

If the boundary is relatively straight

• more animals move along boundary
  
• fewer cross it
  
• erosion increases (Forman, 1995)
  

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