Phrases with «habitat fragmentation»

Habitat fragmentation means that a once large and continuous natural area gets broken up into smaller isolated pieces. This happens when people develop roads, buildings, or other structures that separate habitats. As a result, animals and plants may struggle to find food, shelter, mates, and their populations can decrease. Full definition

Sentences with «habitat fragmentation»

  • Your article on the study of habitat fragmentation in Borneo carried out in co-operation with loggers states that 75,000 hectares... (newscientist.com)
  • Dr. Braulik added, «This important study shows that it is river habitat fragmentation by dams, and removal of river water for irrigation that has caused the massive range decline of the Indus River freshwater dolphin. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Your article on the study of habitat fragmentation in Borneo carried out in co-operation with loggers states that 75,000 hectares of primary forest in Sabah is being cleared to develop oil - palm plantations (22 October, p 7). (newscientist.com)
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