Question

Keystone species are those that are a necessary component to the stability of the ecosystem, and without them, many

other organisms would not survive and the ecosystem can collapse. Which of these is NOT an example of a keystone

species and the role it plays in Georgia's ecosystems?

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A)

beaver; their dams create small ponds to help other species have a place to

Live and helps to stimulate the growth of plants

B)

kudzu; kudzu was introduced from Japan as an ornamental plant, and the

Civilian Conservation Corps used it to help reduce soil erosion

alligators; their tails dig holes that hold water during times of drought, and

this water is used as a source for drinking water by many species

D)

red cocaded woodpecker; they drill deep nests into Georgia's pine trees,

and when not in use by the woodpecker, many other organisms will use

them

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: USATestPrep

Answer 2

The correct answer is - option C. alligators; their tails dig holes that hold water during times of drought, and this water is used as a source for drinking water by many species.

Step-by-step explanation:

Beavers are keystone species as they help other species to get habitat and also help plants to grow by the holes or dams they make. Kudzu is a keystone species of an ornamental plant which lowers the soil erosion in their abundance.

Red cocaded woodpecker is a keystone species as they create pits in the pine trees that are helpful for other species to live.

Alligators also keystone species but not for digging holes and hold water but the influencing the prey and maintaining the animals in the ecosystem.