A termite mound alters the environment in such a way that it creates new habitats for a variety of organisms. In constructing these mounds, therefore, termites can be considered
A) a keystone species.
B) trophic cascaders.
C) ecosystem engineers.
D) facilitator species.
E) primary producers.

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Termites alter the physical environment by excavating soil and creating structures that hold moisture, which creates new habitats for other organisms. This makes them ecosystem engineers, as they alter and create habitats within the ecosystem.

A Termite Mound Alters the Environment in Such a Way