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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A species whose ecological role exerts disproportionately large control on community structure relative to its abundance is a:
Options
A Pioneer species
B Keystone species
Correct Answer
C Dominant species
D Invasive species
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Keystone species maintain community diversity and ecosystem architecture disproportionate to their biomass.

Hint

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