Habitat fragmentation refers to the physical division of a natural landscape into smaller, isolated fragments. Such fragmentation can be caused by various factors, including urbanization, logging, wildfires, and road construction. Synonyms for habitat fragmentation include habitat isolation, ecological disconnection, biome fragmentation, and landscape fragmentation. These terms all describe situations in which the natural integrity of an ecosystem is compromised, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecological processes. Moreover, fragmented habitats can negatively impact animal and plant populations, leading to decreased genetic diversity, increased susceptibility to disease, and reduced ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions.