Edge effect

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003575",
  "term": "Edge effect",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary between two or more distinct habitats. This phenomenon results from the unique environmental conditions and resource availability found at these transitional zones, which differ from the conditions within the core of either habitat. Edge effects can lead to increased biodiversity or, conversely, to the dominance of generalist species.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ecotone",
    "community",
    "ecosystem",
    "habitat",
    "population",
    "species richness"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 874 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/edge-effect/"
}