A relatively wide area that forms a gradual zone of transition between two adjoining patches is called a(n)

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An ecotone is a transition zone between two different ecosystems or habitat types. It forms a relatively wide area where different species from adjoining patches may interact and overlap. Ecotones are important for biodiversity and ecosystem health because they provide opportunities for species to move and adapt to changing environmental conditions. Borders and edges refer to the boundaries between two patches, while the matrix is the dominant habitat type within a landscape.

A Relatively Wide Area That Forms a Gradual Zone of Transition