Question

What term describes a species whose removal would affect many other species, both directly and indirectly

Answer 1

What term describes a species whose removal would affect many other species, both directly and indirectly: keystone species

Answer 2

The correct answer is- Key stone species

Step-by-step explanation:

Keystone species is that species whose presence and number in the ecosystem plays an important role in balancing the ecosystem and without them, the other species would be affected directly and indirectly.

A dominant predator is considered to be a keystone species because the removal of that predator allow their prey to explode in numbers which will decrease the overall biodiversity of the area. Prairie dogs, otters, bison are the examples of keystone species. So the correct answer is B. Key stone species.