When Sea Otters Are Present in a Kelp Forest Community

question 47

Multiple Choice

When sea otters are present in a kelp forest community, there are more than 12 species in the community. If sea otters are removed, there are 5-7 species that remain in the community. These data suggest that sea otters are:

• A)a keystone species.
• B)top predators.
• C)primary consumers.
• D)secondary consumers.

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