What is a keystone species?

  • A
    $A$ rare species that has minimal impact on the biomass and on other species in the community.
  • B
    $A$ dominant species that constitutes a large proportion of the biomass and which affects many other species.
  • C
    $A$ species which makes up only a small proportion of the total biomass of a community,yet has a huge impact on the community's organization and survival.
  • D
    $A$ common species that has plenty of biomass,yet has a fairly low impact on the community's organization.

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