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Name the term used to describe a single dominant species that dictates community structure

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Pioneer species

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Transitional species

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Key stone species

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Indigenous species

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Exogenous species

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Solution

The correct option is B Key stone species
According to Paine (1969), keystone species are those whose role or activities determine community structure.

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