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Terms for Landscape Ecology

This educational guide explains the concept of landscape ecology, focusing on patches, matrix areas, edges, boundaries, transitions, ecotones, and associated edge effects. It delves into the unique characteristics and importance of different spatial elements in ecosystems.

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Terms for Landscape Ecology

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  1. Terms for Landscape Ecology • Patches visually distinct communities • Matrix areas varying patches embedded • Edges perimeter of each patch • Inherent long term natural features • Induced temporary edges, reverting • Border edge of one patch meets another edge • Boundary = 2 edges + border

  2. Transitions • Ecotone Blending transitional zones • Associated Edge effects • Edge species • Interior species • Area insensitive species

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