[Campbell Biology P.1221] What is an "ecotone" as described in the text? | Practice Question
What is an "ecotone" as described in the text?
- A: An area where distinct boundaries between biomes are always found.
- B: A region of intergradation between neighboring biomes, which can be wide or narrow.
- C: A specific layer of vegetation found in all terrestrial biomes.
- D: The dominant plant species that define a particular biome.
Explanation
The text explicitly defines an ecotone as 'The area of intergradation, called an ecotone, may be wide or narrow.' between neighboring biomes.