ʺEdge effectsʺ are a particular problem when _____________.
A) trying to manage and protect island biodiversity
B) wildlife corridors are developed in urban landscapes
C) formerly large habitats are reduced to small fragments
D) forests undergo biodiversity changes as a result of climate change
E) preserves have a very large area and a roughly circular shape

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Edge effects refer to changes in the physical, chemical, and biological conditions along the edges of a habitat fragment. When a previously large habitat is reduced to a small fragment, the amount of edge habitat increases, leading to a greater impact of edge effects. This can have negative consequences for the biodiversity within the fragment. Therefore, edge effects are a particular problem when formerly large habitats are reduced to small fragments.

ʺEdge Effectsʺ Are a Particular Problem When _____________