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What is a characteristic of keystone species?
What is a characteristic of keystone species?
- They have a large effect on the ecosystem (correct)
- They are invasive species
- They are always apex predators
- They are found only in aquatic ecosystems
What is an example of an indicator species?
What is an example of an indicator species?
- A species of bee that pollinates flowers
- A species of bird that migrates seasonally
- A species of bat that helps to disperse seeds
- A species of trout that indicates water quality (correct)
What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?
What role do keystone species play in an ecosystem?
- They compete with other species for resources
- They pollinate flowering plant species (correct)
- They are a source of food for other species
- They act as indicator species
What is a native species?
What is a native species?
What is a characteristic of nonnative species?
What is a characteristic of nonnative species?
What might happen to a keystone species that is vulnerable to extinction?
What might happen to a keystone species that is vulnerable to extinction?
What is an example of a foundation species that creates habitats for other species?
What is an example of a foundation species that creates habitats for other species?
What is a key role of keystone species in ecosystems?
What is a key role of keystone species in ecosystems?
What is the term used to describe the process of creating habitats and ecosystems through physical modifications?
What is the term used to describe the process of creating habitats and ecosystems through physical modifications?
How do some bat and bird species contribute to ecosystem engineering?
How do some bat and bird species contribute to ecosystem engineering?
What is a key difference between keystone species and foundation species?
What is a key difference between keystone species and foundation species?
What is an example of a keystone species that helps regulate the populations of other species?
What is an example of a keystone species that helps regulate the populations of other species?
What is the term used to describe the role a species plays in its ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe the role a species plays in its ecosystem?
What is the main difference between generalist and specialist species?
What is the main difference between generalist and specialist species?
What is a consequence of specialist species having narrow niches?
What is a consequence of specialist species having narrow niches?
What is the term for the place where a species lives?
What is the term for the place where a species lives?
Which of the following is an example of a generalist species?
Which of the following is an example of a generalist species?
What determines how a species affects its ecosystem?
What determines how a species affects its ecosystem?
