The figure below is describing the response of salamander species to habitat fra

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The figure below is describing the response of salamander species to habitat fragmentation. The red line indicates a rapid change is occurring within this system, and the 'moment' of the rapid change is highlighted by the dashed gray line. See the specific questions (A-C) following the figure. A. What is the term to describe the 'moment' (dashed black line) of rapid change within the system: ? B. Describe the relationship depicted in the figure. C. Offer a biological interpretation for why you notice the specific pattern.

Explanation / Answer

A. Moment of rapid change is called the moment of extinction.

B. The graph depicts that the salamander species population goes on decreasing due to habitat fragmentation.

C. Habitat fragmentation is caused due to habitat destruction. The main effect of habitat destruction is the removal of individuals or populations from the portion of the area that has been destroyed, and the secondary effect is the habitat fragmentation. It happens when the residual populations are isolated because of the destruction of connection between habitat patches.

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