Species diversity is often very high in the region between two distinct communities, known as a(n):
A) ecotone.
B) secondary successional area.
C) primary successional area.
D) fundamental niche.
E) realized niche.

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Ecotones are transitional areas between two different ecosystems or communities, where species from both communities can exist, often leading to increased diversity. This is because ecotones can contain species from both of the adjacent ecosystems as well as species unique to the transitional area itself.

Species Diversity Is Often Very High in the Region Between