How is habitat fragmentation related to biodiversity? Less carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants in fragmented areas. Smaller fragmented populations are more prone to extinction. Animals and plants are forced out of smaller habitats. In smaller fragmented habitats, more soil erosion takes place.
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Step 1: Habitat fragmentation refers to the process by which a large, continuous habitat is divided into smaller, isolated patches. Show more…
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