Biodiversity- habitats Flashcards
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Habitat fragmentation
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When one large habitat is divided into several smaller habitats.
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Causes of habitat fragmentation
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Agriculture, building of roads or urbanisation
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Effect of habitat fragmentation
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Decrease the surface area of the habitat, hence decreasing the resources available, decreasing species richness as there will be smaller populations - leading to a decrease in biodiversity
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How to prevent habitat fragmentation
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Use of habitat corridors links the isolated fragments, allow the movement of animals between them allowing an increased access to food and a choice of mate.
