Edge Effect

• pattern of interaction within Edge Species
  • helps in creating richer biodiversity
• E.g.:
  • Mangroves
    • border areas of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
  • Estuaries
    • at the mouth of river
  • Frogs
    • at the margins of lakes
    • they consume insects
  • Salt water crocodile (Odisha)
    • eats fresh water fishes ➡️ coming with the river flow at estuary
    • crocodile in salt water
  • Location
    • Japan
      • perfect fishing ground
      • mergence of cold & warm ocean currents
        • refer: Ocean Currents

~ All these form an Edge