Which statement about keystone species is false?
A) If a species acts as a keystone species in one part of its range, it must act as such in all parts of its range.
B) Keystone species have larger effects on community composition than would be predicted based on their biomass or abundance.
C) Keystone species tend to be predators at higher trophic levels, but are not restricted to this group.
D) The keystone species concept implies that protecting the keystone species may also help protect the species that depend on it.

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A keystone species may not necessarily act as a keystone in all parts of its range due to varying ecological contexts and interactions in different environments.

Which Statement About Keystone Species Is False