Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 48, Problem 3CT
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To discuss: The ecological effects of manmade steel barriers between two countries.

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In general, barriers mean limit or boundary. Ecological barriers are the natural limits that split one ecosystem from another ecosystem. These barriers are used for safety purpose. Some artificial barriers are also used to prevent the uncontrolled movement.

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To determine: The type of organisms that would be adversely affected by fragmentation.

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In general, barriers mean limit or boundary. Ecological barriers are the natural borders that separate one ecosystem from another ecosystem. These barriers are used for safety purpose. Some artificial barriers are also used to prevent the uncontrolled movement.

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