Landscape ecology is a subfield of ecology that focuses on the study of landscapes and the interactions between ecological processes and spatial patterns within those landscapes. It examines how the arrangement of habitats, ecosystems, and species across a geographical area influences ecological dynamics and processes. Key concepts in landscape ecology include: 1. **Spatial Patterns**: Landscape ecologists analyze how spatial arrangements of different ecosystems, land uses, and habitat types affect ecological functions and the distribution of species.
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