Ecotones are transitional areas between different ecosystems or biomes, where there's a change in species composition and abundance.
Beta Diversity:
Beta diversity measures the difference in species composition between different habitats or communities, which is precisely what happens at an ecotone.
Alpha Diversity:
Alpha diversity refers to the diversity within a single habitat or community.
Gamma Diversity:
Gamma diversity refers to the total diversity across a region or landscape.
