The boundary zone between adjacent biomes in which traits from both biomes may be found is called the
A) ecotone.
B) boundary layer.
C) edge effect.
D) transitional matrix.

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The term used to describe the boundary zone between adjacent biomes, where traits from both biomes may be found, is called the ecotone. The ecotone is characterized by a gradual transition between the two biomes, and often contains a unique mixture of plant and animal species from both biomes. The other answer choices, such as the boundary layer, edge effect, and transitional matrix, do not accurately describe the ecotone.

The Boundary Zone Between Adjacent Biomes in Which Traits from Both