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Landscape Fragmentation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The breaking up of continuous habitats into smaller, isolated patches due to human activities like urbanization and infrastructure development.

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