CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    The species, though insignificant in number, determine the existence of many other species in a given ecosystem. Such species is known as

    A)  extinct species

    B)  keystone species

    C)  endemic species

    D)  sacred species

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionate effect on its environment relative to its biomass. Such species affect many other organisms in an ecosystem and help to determine the types and numbers of various other species in a community. A keystone species plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.


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