Question

match each term with the correct definition.indicator species a. species that have a large impact on their environment relative to their abundancespecialist species b. a species adapted to thrive in a specific habitatgeneralist species c. species monitored for early warnings that a community or ecosystem is being damagedkeystone species d. a species adapted to thrive in a variety of habitats

Explanation:

• Indicator species: These are species monitored for early warnings that a community or ecosystem is being damaged.
• Specialist species: Adapted to thrive in a specific habitat.
• Generalist species: Adapted to thrive in a variety of habitats.
• Keystone species: Have a large impact on their environment relative to their abundance.

Answer:

indicator species - c. species monitored for early warnings that a community or ecosystem is being damaged
specialist species - b. a species adapted to thrive in a specific habitat
generalist species - d. a species adapted to thrive in a variety of habitats
keystone species - a. species that have a large impact on their environment relative to their abundance