Which of These Species or Groups of Species Would Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of these species or groups of species would be considered both foundation species and ecosystem engineering species?

• A) Algae in a pond ecosystem
• B) Corals in a coral reef ecosystem
• C) Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
• D) Sea otters in kelp forests
• E) Sea star predators controlling intertidal mussel populations

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