The Loss of a Keystone Species Would Lead to

question 27

Multiple Choice

The loss of a keystone species would lead to

• A) a great number of secondary extinctions.
• B) an increase in species diversity within the community.
• C) an increase in the population of other keystone species.
• D) immediate collapse of the community.
• E) no noticeable change in the biodiversity of the community.

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