👉 Ecotones are a type of ecological indicator used in environmental studies to measure changes in plant and animal populations over time. They are based on the observation that plants and animals have a higher capacity for growth and reproduction when their environment is conducive to this growth. Ecotones can be calculated using data from specific areas or regions, such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and coastal habitats. The term "ecotone" comes from the Latin word "eco", meaning "growth," and
