Edge Species (biodiversity)
Environmental conditions enable certain species of plants and animals to colonize on the borders. Plants that colonize tend to be shade-intolerant and tolerable of dry conditions, such as shrubs and vines. Animals that colonize tend to be those that require two or more habitats such as, white-tailed and mule deer, elk, cottontail rabbits, blue jays, and robins. Some animals may travel between habitats, while those that are restricted only to the edge are known as edge species. Larger patches include more individuals and therefore have increased biodiversity. The wideness of the patch influences diversity, a patch must be deeper than its border in order to develop interior conditions.
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