An ecotone is a boundary or transitional zone between two ecosystems.
Which one among the following statements regarding Ecotone is correct ?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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Answer: A. It represents a transitional region between two ecosystems.
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