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A species in an ecosystem that plays a central role in the health of that ecosystem and whose removal may cause the collapse of the ecosystems, is called a(n)
A species in an ecosystem that plays a central role in the health of that ecosystem and whose removal may cause the collapse of the ecosystems, is called a(n)
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Think of a "keystone" in an arch: it is the central stone at the top that holds the entire structure together. If you remove it, the arch collapses, just like removing a keystone species collapses an ecosystem.
Updated On: Jul 28, 2026
- Indicator species
- Keystone species
- Specialist species
- Foundation species
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The Correct Option is B
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