What is a keystone species - Vidyadip

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What is a keystone species

A
A rare species that has minimal impact on the biomass and on other species in the community
B
A dominant species that constitutes a large proportion of the biomass and which affects many other species
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A species which makes up only a small proportion of the total biomass of a community, yet has a huge impact on the community's organization and survival
D
A common species that has plenty of biomass, yet has a fairly low impact on the community's organization

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Answer

Correct option: C.

A species which makes up only a small proportion of the total biomass of a community, yet has a huge impact on the community's organization and survival

c
It’s obvious.

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