FOREST ECOLOGY
FOREST SUCCESSION
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Question
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Species that are clearly critical to the functioning of an ecosystem are known as
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biodiversity
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keystone species
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main species
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native species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A keystone species is an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether. Keystone species have low functional redundancy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Producers can be keystone species in a variety of ways. Figs are a keystone species in the tropical rainforest because they are a key food source for many forest animals. The saguaro cactus is a keystone species in the desert because it provides shelter as well as food and water to desert animals.
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