What Is the Key Difference Between a Foundation Species and a Keystone

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between a foundation species and a keystone species in a given ecosystem?

• A)A foundation species exerts the most influence on maintaining biodiversity while a keystone species is most abundant.
• B)A foundation species is usually the most abundant, and a keystone species exerts the most influence on maintaining biodiversity.
• C)There is no difference-the terms are used interchangeably.

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Definitions:

EOQ Model

The Economic Order Quantity model calculates the optimal order size to minimize total inventory costs, including holding and ordering costs.

Order Policy

Guidelines established by a company to determine minimum inventory levels, reorder points, and order quantities to manage inventory effectively.

Basic EOQ Model

The Economic Order Quantity model, a formula used to determine the optimal quantity of inventory to order, minimizing total inventory costs.