Ontario Hunting License Practice Exam

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What is the edge effect in terms of habitat?

The degradation of the outer areas of a habitat

Preference for the interiors of large habitats

Species preference for ecotones due to the variety of resources

The edge effect in terms of habitat refers to the phenomenon where certain species show a preference for areas where different habitats meet, known as ecotones. This is because ecotones provide a variety of different resources and opportunities for these species. Options A and D are not entirely accurate because they only refer to the negative effects of edges, while option B is a generalization and not specific to the edge effect.

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