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ecotone Definition

☆ eco·tone (--tōn′)

noun

a transitional zone between two adjacent communities, containing species characteristic of both as well as other species occurring only within the zone

Etymology: < eco- + Gr tonos, a stretching: see tone

ecotone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • etc: And what are their causes ( climate, fire, disturbance, ecotone processes etc )?
  • process: And what are their causes ( climate, fire, disturbance, ecotone processes etc )?

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