A Species That Plays a Major Role in Determining the Structure

question 67

Multiple Choice

A species that plays a major role in determining the structure of its ecological community is

• A) a predator.
• B) the species with the largest size.
• C) a dominator species.
• D) the most abundant species in the community.
• E) a keystone species.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down organic material, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms.

Secondary Consumer

An organism that primarily eats primary consumers, which are herbivores that eat producers like plants and algae, situating it in the middle level of the food chain.

Organic Compound

A compound consisting of a backbone made up of carbon atoms.

Inorganic Compound

A simple substance that does not contain a carbon backbone.