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Edge effects

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Changes in environmental conditions and species composition at the boundary between two different habitats or ecosystems, often resulting in reduced biodiversity and altered species interactions.

AP course connection

Topic 2.3: 2.3 Island Biogeography

Unit 2