The loss of a(n)____ can lead to population crashes and extinctions of other species in a community that depends on them for certain ecosystem services.
A) foundation species
B) indicator species
C) native species
D) keystone species
E) specialist species

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Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, affecting many other organisms in an ecosystem and helping to determine the types and numbers of various other species in the community. Their removal can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem, potentially leading to population crashes and extinctions of dependent species.

The Loss of A(n)____ Can Lead to Population Crashes and Extinctions