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habitatally

Habitatally is a term used in ecology and conservation to describe approaches, analyses, or perspectives that center on habitat characteristics and processes as the primary unit of study, rather than focusing solely on individual species.

As a neologism, habitatally is formed from habitat + -ally to indicate an emphasis on habitat-level factors

Applications include assessing habitat suitability, mapping habitat patches, planning protected areas, restoration initiatives, and urban design

Related concepts include habitat quality, habitat fragmentation, landscape connectivity, and ecosystem services; habitatally can be used

Reception: While the term is used informally in some circles, it is not widely standardized in peer-reviewed

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ecological
corridors.
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research
questions,
metrics,
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conservation
strategies.
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