fragmentation
noun
frag·men·ta·tion
ˌfrag-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the act or process of fragmenting or making fragmentary
2
: the state of being fragmented or fragmentary
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However, the species' population range is far smaller today due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Habitat fragmentation prevents animals from traversing freely, threatening herds’ ability to reproduce and survive.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Habitat fragmentation prevents animals from traversing freely, threatening herds’ ability to reproduce and survive.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fragmentation
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“Fragmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fragmentation. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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