Akeystone species is one:a.that makes up a very large proportion of total community biomass.b.that feeds on a very large fraction of all available prey species.c.that is fed on by a very large fraction of all predators in itscommunity.d. whose feeding activities have adisproportionate effect on the structure of its community.e.that occupies the lowest level (the base) of the food web.

Akeystone species is one:a.that makes up a very large proportion of total community biomass.b.that feeds on a very large fraction of all available prey species.c.that is fed on by a very large fraction of all predators in itscommunity.d. whose feeding activities have adisproportionate effect on the structure of its community.e.that occupies the lowest level (the base) of the food web.

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Chapter24: Principles Of Ecology

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