Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the current research regarding forest fragmentation?
A) Fragmented forests promote biodiversity because they result in the combination of forest-edge species and forest-interior species.
B) In fragmented forests, the number of forest-adapted species tend to decline and the number of edge species tend to increase.
C) Fragmented forests are the goal of conservation biologists who design wildlife reserves.
D) The disturbance of timber extraction causes the species diversity to increase because of the new habitats created.

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Fragmented forests often lead to a decline in species that are adapted to living in the interior of forests, while species that thrive in edge environments or disturbed areas tend to increase. This shift can reduce overall biodiversity, as specialized forest-interior species may be lost.

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