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| Fragmentation | Isolation
| Species Effects
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| Microclimate | Forest
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Fragmentation
brings about a series of effects associated with patch size and number, connectivity
and isolation, and species movement. Habitat fragmentation could bring about
changes in microclimate
or the isolation
of patches. It can have a range of spatial
effects and species
effects.
Fragmentation
affects nearly all ecological patterns and processes from genes to ecosystem
functions.
An example of the effects of habitat fragmentation can be seen in the study on forest fragmentation and birds.
Do this - Comparing fragmentation - Why?
Is Kellerberrin more or less fragmented than New England? What are some of the implications of a high degree of fragmentation?
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