Question

The overlapping zone in between two ecosystems is known as _________

• A. ecozone
• B. biotope
• C. ecotone
• D. buffer zone

Answer 1

The correct option is C ecotone

• The overlapping zone or transition zone between two or different ecosystems is called ecotone.
• Ecozones are a method of dividing up earth's surface. Each ecozone is a large area that contains a number of habitats, linked by an evolutionary history of the organisms within them.
• Biotope is an area of uniform environmental conditions providing a living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals.
• A buffer zone is generally an area that lies between two or more other areas. It is often created to enhance the protection of areas under management for their biodiversity importance.