Keystone Species

question 13

Multiple Choice

Keystone species

• A) appear to be common in terrestrial systems, but not in aquatic ones.
• B) appear to be common in both terrestrial and aquatic systems.
• C) appear to be common in aquatic systems, but not in terrestrial ones.
• D) by definition, cannot occur in aquatic systems.
• E) by definition, cannot occur in terrestrial systems.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Self-Censorship

The act of censoring or classifying one's own discourse, often out of fear of social, economic, or legal repercussions.

Vulnerability

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Self-Serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute our successes to personal characteristics and our failures to factors beyond our control.