____________________ Refers to the Number of Items That Must Be

question 3

Short Answer

____________________ refers to the number of items that must be included in a relationship.

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Definitions:

Frederick Clements

An early 20th-century ecologist known for his theory of plant succession and the concept of the climax community.

Community Model

A theoretical framework describing the structure and function of a community of interacting organisms within an ecosystem.

Keystone Species

A keystone species is an organism that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, influencing the types and numbers of other species.

Conserving

The act of preserving or protecting something from loss or damage.