What is a $Keystone$ species?
- A$A$ species that has a high population density in a given ecosystem.
- B$A$ species that has a low population density but plays a critical role in maintaining the structure and function of an ecosystem.
- C$A$ species that has a high population density but has very little ecological significance.
- DBoth $A$ and $C$.
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