Which of the Following is True About the Current Research

Question

Which of the following is true about the current research regarding forest fragmentation?
A)Fragmented forests support a greater biodiversity because they result in the combination of forest-edge species and forest-interior species.
B)Fragmented forests support a lesser biodiversity because the forested-adapted species leave, and only the edge and open-field species can occupy fragmented forests.
C)Fragmented forests are the goal of conservation biologists who design wildlife preserves.
D)Harvesting timber that results in forest fragmentation results in less soil erosion.
E)The disturbance of timber extraction causes the species diversity to increase because of the new habitats created.

Accepted Answer

The current research suggests that fragmented forests support a lesser biodiversity because many of the forest-adapted species are not able to survive on the edges or in open-field areas. Instead, only edge and open-field species are able to occupy the fragmented forests, resulting in a more limited biodiversity.