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What is the name of a species that is highly connected to the entire food web and whose loss may result in ecosystem collapse?
What is the name of a species that is highly connected to the entire food web and whose loss may result in ecosystem collapse?
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The correct option is D Keystone species
Keystone species is a species whose addition or loss to an ecosystem will lead to major changes in the ecosystem. This is because certain species are considered more important in determining the presence of other species. All top predators are considered Keystone Species i.e. tiger, lion, crocodile.
Keystone species is a species whose addition or loss to an ecosystem will lead to major changes in the ecosystem. This is because certain species are considered more important in determining the presence of other species. All top predators are considered Keystone Species i.e. tiger, lion, crocodile.
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