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Question

What does the term 'ecotone' refer to?

  1. A stable ecosystem
  2. A transition zone between two ecosystems
  3. A region with high biodiversity
  4. An area with low species diversity

Answer:

Option B: A transition zone between two ecosystems

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A transition zone between two ecosystems”.

An ecotone is a transition zone between two different ecosystems. It may have a higher density of organisms than either ecosystem alone and is often rich in species.