If a forest containing high species richness is fragmented by road construction, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Habitat fragmentation increases edge effects, reducing core habitat and isolating populations. Because of this, fragmented populations are more vulnerable to environmental changes and demographic stochasticity, therefore increasing the likelihood of local species extinctions, rather than promoting biodiversity.

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