A movement corridor unites isolated patches of quality habitat, allowing animals to move between them. This can increase genetic diversity and help prevent local extinctions, but it can also allow for the spread of diseases or invasive species. While some movement corridors may naturally exist, others may need to be created through land management efforts.

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A Movement Corridor

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A movement corridor

A) is a path used by migratory animals when they move to their wintering locales.
B) is the path most commonly used by an animal within its home range.
C) unites otherwise isolated patches of quality habitat.
D) is always beneficial to a species.
E) is always some natural component of the environment.

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