A Termite Mound Alters the Environment in Such a Way

question 51

Multiple Choice

A termite mound alters the environment in such a way that it creates new habitats for a variety of organisms. In constructing these mounds, therefore, termites can be considered

• A) a keystone species.
• B) trophic cascaders.
• C) ecosystem engineers.
• D) facilitator species.
• E) primary producers.

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