Which Statement About Keystone Species Is False

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about keystone species is false?

• A) If a species acts as a keystone species in one part of its range, it must act as such in all parts of its range.
• B) Keystone species have larger effects on community composition than would be predicted based on their biomass or abundance.
• C) Keystone species tend to be predators at higher trophic levels, but are not restricted to this group.
• D) The keystone species concept implies that protecting the keystone species may also help protect the species that depend on it.

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