A "Keystone" Is Defined in Masonry as the Stone at the Top

question 69

Essay

A "keystone" is defined in masonry as the stone at the top of an arch that holds the arch together.Using this definition and your knowledge of keystone species,explain how the role of a keystone species within an ecological community is analogous to the keystone within an arch.

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Definitions:

Agricultural Development

The process and strategies aimed at improving the economy and living standards through increased productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in farming and related agricultural activities.

Dependence

A condition where an entity relies on another for support, sustenance, or survival.

Modernization Theory

A theory suggesting that traditional societies will develop economically and socially to adopt the characteristics of industrialized societies through processes like technological innovation.

Underdeveloped Countries

describes countries with low levels of industrialization, inadequate infrastructural facilities, and a generally low standard of living.