Question
Differentiate between:
Keystone species and endangered species.
Keystone species and endangered species.
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Answer
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S. No.
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Keystone species
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Endangered species
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(i)
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It is a species of lower abundance that plays vital role in sustaining the community.
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It is a species of lower abundance that may or may not have a vital role in sustaining the community.
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(ii)
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The species is not threatened, e.g., Ficus.
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The species is at high risk of extinction in near future, e.g., Red Panda.
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