A Keystone Species Is One

question 24

Multiple Choice

A keystone species is one

• A) that makes up a very large proportion of total community biomass.
• B) that feeds on a very large fraction of all available prey species.
• C) that is fed on by a very large fraction of all predators in its community.
• D) whose feeding activities have a disproportionate effect on the structure of its community.
• E) that occupies the lowest level (the base) of the food web.

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