What is the definition of the biological term ecotone, which in Greek means a place where ecologies are in tension?
- A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities
- A natural unit that consists both of living and nonliving parts, interacting to form a stable system
- Graphical representation of an ecosystem
- Separation of groups of organisms as a result of changes in their ecology or in the environment where they live
Answer
The correct answer is A) A transition area between two adjacent ecological communities.
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