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The species, though insignificant in num...

The species, though insignificant in number, determine the existence of many other species in a given ecosystem. Such species is known as:

A

Endemic species

B

Sacred species

C

Extinct species

D

Keystone species

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The correct Answer is:
D
A key stone species is often a dominant predator whose removal allows a prey population to explode and often diseases over all diversity.
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