Figure 53.7
-What does the graph in the figure above tell you about the definition of a keystone species?
A)A keystone species has little interaction with other species in an environment.
B)A keystone species removed from a community could have drastic effects.
C)A keystone species can be any species.
D)A keystone species added to a community can make it more robust.

Question

Figure 53.7 
-What does the graph in the figure above tell you about the definition of a keystone species?
A)A keystone species has little interaction with other species in an environment. 
B)A keystone species removed from a community could have drastic effects. 
C)A keystone species can be any species. 
D)A keystone species added to a community can make it more robust.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows that removing the keystone species (represented by the black bar) has a large impact on the species richness (number of different species) in the community, indicating that keystone species have a significant role in maintaining ecosystem stability.

Figure 53.7 -What Does the Graph in the Figure Above Tell You