alleryStart learning →A species whose effect on ecosystem function is out of proportion to its abundance is called what?
ADominant species
BInvasive species
CIndicator species
DKeystone species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Keystone species
Keystone species shape the ecosystem far more than their numbers would suggest.
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