Question

The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that grows best in nutrient-poor, acidic soil. They typically grow in certain longleaf pine savanna ecosystems in the Carolinas. Which of the following terms best describes this species?

A. a keystone species, because it is carnivorous

B. a generalist species, because it is advantaged in changing habitats

C. an invasive species, because it competes with other plants for water and sunlight

D. a specialist species, because it thrives only in soils with low pH and nutrient levels


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Answer 1

A). A keystone species, because it is carnivorous.

Step-by-step explanation:

The keystone species are described as a species that exerts a large, stabilizing influence throughout an ecological community, despite their relatively small numerical abundance. As per the description provided, Venus Flytrap would be characterized as the keystone species as it is a carnivore and the ecosystem's other species are highly dependent on it. Thus, option A is the correct answer.