Consider the following statements about Edge Effect and Edge Species: 1. Edge effect refers to changes in population or community structures at the boundary of two habitats (ecotone). 2. Edge effect is more prominent in aquatic ecosystems than terrestrial ecosystems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements about Edge Effect and Edge Species:
1.Edge effect refers to changes in population or community structures at the boundary of two habitats (ecotone).
2.Edge effect is more prominent in aquatic ecosystems than terrestrial ecosystems.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Edge effect occurs at the boundary of two habitats (ecotones) where species diversity and population density often increase. It is more prominent in terrestrial ecosystems than in aquatic ones. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.

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