A Keystone Species

question 56

Multiple Choice

A keystone species

• A)has a disproportionately large impact on the stability of an ecosystem.
• B)typically reduces overall biodiversity of an ecosystem.
• C)is typically an herbivore.
• D)is an example of amensalism.

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