Habitat fragmentation can lead to: a)The disappearance of the matrix due to decreased habitat heterogeneity b) Changes in patch use by animals, with smaller patches leading increased size of home range or movement for many animals   c) Variation in microenvironment near the edge of the patch with negative consequences for diversity

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.