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a species that has a large impact on the stability of an ecosystem is known as a:
foundation species
keystone species
invasive species
dominant species
A keystone species is defined as a species that has a disproportionately large impact on the structure and stability of its ecosystem relative to its abundance. Foundation species create or modify habitats. Invasive species are non - native and disrupt ecosystems. Dominant species are abundant but not defined by their impact on stability like keystone species. So the correct option is the one related to keystone species.
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B. Keystone species