How does habitat fragmentation affect biodiversity?

a. As long as the fragments are of good quality habitat, biodiversity will not be affected.
b. Habitat fragmentation increases biodiversity because it reduces entry of exotic species.
c. Habitat fragmentation is a threat to biodiversity because small habitat patches sustain only
small populations.
d. Habitat fragmentation increases biodiversity because adaptation to local conditions
stimulates evolution.
e. Habitat fragmentation connects terrestrial and aquatic habitats.


C

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