Friday, 15 July 2011

Edge Effect

Edge
A transitional zone where two or more communities meet is called an edge.
Edge Effect
It is effect of juxtaposition* of contrasting environments of an ecosystem. This term is commonly used in conjunction with the boundaries between natural habitats, espacially forests disturbed or developed land.
*Juxtaposition- an instant or act of placing two things close together or side by side.

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