collocation (noun phrase) · academic
habitat fragmentation
UK/ˈhæbɪtæt ˌfræɡmən'teɪʃən/US/ˈhæbɪˌtæt ˌfræɡmən'teɪʃən/HA·bi·tat FRAG·men·ta·tion
the process where a large, continuous habitat is broken into smaller, isolated pieces
Examples
“The construction of a motorway caused serious habitat fragmentation in the area.”
“Habitat fragmentation makes it harder for animals to find mates and food.”
“Wildlife corridors can reduce the effects of habitat fragmentation.”
Band 8 sentence
“The expansion of suburbs and roads often causes habitat fragmentation, isolating populations and reducing genetic exchange between them.”
Collocations
- cause habitat fragmentation
- reduce habitat fragmentation
- mitigate habitat fragmentation
Word family
Common mistakes
habitat fragment→habitat fragmentation
the habitats fragmentation→habitat fragmentation
Say it for a higher band
5habitat loss→6fragmented habitat→7+habitat fragmentation
Synonyms
fragmented habitat
Easily confused
habitat loss
“Logging and farming cause both habitat loss and habitat fragmentation in many regions.”
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