fragmented environment
[FRAG-men-tid en-VY-run-munt]
nounpl: fragmented environments
ambiente fragmentado
1. A physical or digital space that is divided into disconnected, isolated, or non-integrated parts or sections
The fragmented environment of the city made it difficult for residents to access public services.
O ambiente fragmentado da cidade dificultava o acesso dos moradores aos serviços públicos.
2. In ecology, a habitat broken into smaller pieces by human development or natural barriers, reducing connectivity between species
Habitat loss creates a fragmented environment that threatens wildlife migration patterns.
A perda de habitat cria um ambiente fragmentado que ameaça os padrões de migração da vida selvagem.
3. In computing or business, a system or organization with disconnected components or lack of integration
The company's fragmented environment resulted in poor communication between departments.
O ambiente fragmentado da empresa resultou em comunicação deficiente entre departamentos.
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