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Which statement best describes a keystone species?

A. It has little genetic variation
B. It has an extremely high population
C. It remains unaffected by all environmental changes
D. It has a strong influence on the ecosystem
E. It's the first species to populate a new ecosystem

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User Nabrond
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Answer:

D. It has a strong influence on the ecosystem

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Sunil Buddala
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Answer:

D.) It has a strong influence on the ecosystem

Step-by-step explanation:

A keystone species is an organism that contributes to an ecosystem. The ecosystem would be drastically altered or non-existent without its keystone species. I hope I helped! ^-^

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User Erveron
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