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Landscape refers to a heterogeneous land area composed of a mosaic of interacting ecosystems that can be natural, semi-natural, or influenced by human activities. It is broader than a single ecosystem and is defined by its spatial pattern, structure, and the ecological processes that occur within and across its boundaries. A landscape is characterized by patches, corridors, and a matrix, which together determine its configuration and functioning. It can include forests, wetlands, rivers, agricultural fields, settlements, and urban regions, all interlinked in a spatial framework. Unlike a narrowly defined ecosystem, a landscape captures the complexity of interactions between natural and human systems over space and time. Landscape ecology is the scientific study of these landscapes, with emphasis on spatial patterns, ecological processes, and the interactions between humans and the environment. It emerged as a discipline in the 20th century, combining principles from ecology, geography, and spatial planning. It focuses not only on the biophysical aspects of ecosystems but also on the role of human modifications in shaping the structure and functioning of landscapes. At its core, landscape ecology addresses how spatial heterogeneity influences ecological processes and how these processes, in turn, shape spatial patterns. One of the foundational concepts in landscape ecology is spatial heterogeneity. This refers to the uneven distribution of elements like vegetation cover, soil types, water bodies, or urban infrastructure across a landscape. Heterogeneity creates _______ __________ _______ _______ _________ __________ ____ ____ ______ __________ ______.
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