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Biology Biodiversity and Conservation Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Keystone species deserve protection because these:

A
Are capable of surviving in harsh environmental conditions
B
Indicate presence of certain minerals in the soil
C
Have become rare due to overexploitation
D
Play an important role in supporting other species

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D

A keystone species have an extremely high impact on a particular ecosystem relative to its population. They play an important role in supporting other species. E.g., Red mangrove grows along the shoreline in the tropics and its roots protect the soil from erosion. The roots also offer protection to small animals, including reef fish.

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