Biology · Ecology and Environment
Human settlement often leads to habitat fragmentation, forming smaller isolated patches of habitats. Select the statements that correctly describe how a small patch differs from a large patch of the same habitat: (i) Invasive species will never be seen here. (ii) Population of large animals decreases. (iii) Biodiversity decreases. (iv) Competition and edge effects from surrounding habitats increase.
- 1Only (i), (ii), and (iii)
- 2Only (i) and (iii)
- 3Only (ii) and (iv)
- 4Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)✓
Correct answer
Only (ii), (iii), and (iv)
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