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An ecosystem gradually merges with an adjoining one through a transitional zone is called the ______________

A. Ecological niche

B. ecological footprint

C. ecotone

D. shore effect

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

An ecotone is a transition area between two biomes. It is where two communities meet and integrate. It may be narrow or wide, and it may be local (the zone between a field and forest) or regional (the transition between forest and grassland ecosystems).

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