A Species That Has Massive Effects on an Ecosystem but in Proportion

question 19

Multiple Choice

A species that has massive effects on an ecosystem but in proportion to its abundance is a

• A)keystone species.
• B)basal species.
• C)dominant species.
• D)top predator.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

Total Institutions

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Authority

The legitimate or socially accepted use of power, often conferred by a position in a hierarchical structure.

Functionalist View

A sociological perspective that interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability and functioning of the whole society.