The Living World: Ecosystem Structure: Species Diversity and Edge Effects
Species Diversity
Dispersal and number of species in one location.
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Edge Effects
The boundary between natural habitats and developed or disturbed land.
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The creation of edge to natural ecosystems, wildlife is affected from within 300 ft. Changes include air temperature, vapor pressure deficit, soil moisture and light intensity. Some animals make changes within these changes, some handle it well and others cannot adapt.
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