Regions of distinctly different physical areas that serve as boundaries between different communities are called __________________.

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Ecotones are areas where two or more different ecosystems or habitats meet and blend in with each other, creating a transition zone between them. This blending results in a unique set of ecological conditions that are distinct from those in the neighboring areas. Hence, regions of distinctly different physical areas that serve as boundaries between different communities are called ecotones. Ecological zones are large areas of land or water that have distinct physical, climatic, and biological characteristics. Buffers are strips of land that separate two different areas that may have different land uses, zonation or species composition. Core habitat refers to the central area of a habitat where the species exhibits the highest density or stands the greatest chance of persisting in the long term.

Regions of Distinctly Different Physical Areas That Serve as Boundaries