Fire-tolerant plant species in the Amazon are _______ abundant at the edges of forest fragments than inside the forest. The result is a _______ feedback loop and a(n) _______ in the effective size of the forest fragment.

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Fire-tolerant species are more abundant at the edges due to increased exposure to fire. This creates a positive feedback loop where fire promotes these species, leading to a decrease in the effective size of the forest fragment as the interior becomes more like the edge.

Fire-Tolerant Plant Species in the Amazon Are _______ Abundant at the Edges