86. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Edges become more extensive with increased forest fragmentation. B. Edges are created by human-altered habitats only, there are no natural edges. C. Edges frequently have their own biological communities. D. The proliferation of edge species can have a positive or negative effect on biodiversity. E. The interface between a forest and an adjoining field would be considered an edge.
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