We Expect That a Keystone Species That Is a Predator

question 40

Multiple Choice

We expect that a keystone species that is a predator will

• A)maintain the species diversity in a community.
• B)harvest prey species down to extinction.
• C)reduce the diversity of the community.
• D)help many of its prey reproduce.

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