Insights from a landscape ecological perspective for tropical biology and conservation

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Our main perspectives are: Spatial Scale and Habitat Quantity: The text highlights the importance of identifying the spatial scale at which habitat quantity in the local landscape affects biodiversity attributes. This understanding can lead to more effective conservation strategies. Edge Effects and Matrix Dynamics: Connecting edge effects and the composition of surrounding habitats (matrix) with anthropogenic disturbances provides a more holistic understanding of how landscape changes impact biodiversity. Research Direction: The text encourages researchers to explore the relationships between habitat quantity, edge effects, matrix dynamics, and other human-induced disturbances, such as roadkill and hunting, to create a more comprehensive ecological framework. Conservation Implications: Understanding how landscape transformation affects biodiversity can inform conservation efforts, land-use planning, and habitat restoration initiatives, ensuring a more sustainable coexistence between human activities and natural ecosystems.

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