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Which animals are badly affected when a large habitat is broken up into small fragments due to various human activities?

AExtinct species

BMigratory species

CNon-migratory species

DHumans

Answer:

B. Migratory species

Read Explanation:

  • When a large habitat is broken up into small fragments due to various human activities, the migratory species are badly affected.

  • These areas are fragmented by humans for agriculture and urban development.


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