Question

question 70
a species that is so important to its community (such as the bison) that their removal can dismantle a food web is termed a:
a keystone species
b capstone species
c flagstone species
d cobblestone species
e cornerstone species

Explanation:

In ecology, a keystone species is one whose presence and role in an ecosystem are crucial for maintaining its structure, including the food web. Removing a keystone species (like the bison example) can lead to significant disruptions in the community. The other options (capstone, flagstone, cobblestone, cornerstone species) are not recognized ecological terms for this concept.

Answer:

A. Keystone species