Question

There is maximum variation at the border of different type of vegetation. It is known as

• A. Border effect
• B. Edge effect
• C. Hardy weinberg effect
• D. Bottle neck effect

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Edge effect

An edge effect is the transitional changes that occurs at the boundary of two habitat. Areas with small habitat fragments exhibit especially pronounced edge effects, that may extend throughout the range. As the edge effects increase, the boundary habitat allows for greater biodiversity.

So, the correct answer is option B.