Which Statement About Foundation Species Is True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement about foundation species is true?

• A) They cannot be ecosystem engineers.
• B) They have low abundance but strong effects on the community.
• C) They are also keystone species.
• D) They have strong community effects due to their high abundance.

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