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edge effect
edge effectn.1. The occurrence of greater species diversity and biological density in an ecotone than in either of the adjacent ecological communities.2. A phenomenon, such as a sandhi rule or cliticization, that happens at the edges of words, phrases, or other linguistic units.edge effect
edge effect[′ej i‚fekt] (ecology) The influence of adjacent plant communities on the number of animal species present in the direct vicinity. (electricity) An outward-curving distortion of lines of force near the edges of two parallel metal plates that form a capacitor. edge effect
edge effectn.1. The occurrence of greater species diversity and biological density in an ecotone than in either of the adjacent ecological communities.2. A phenomenon, such as a sandhi rule or cliticization, that happens at the edges of words, phrases, or other linguistic units.edge effect the occurrence of a greater diversity and density of organisms at a boundary between habitats. |