Which of the following statements about keystone species is correct?

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Which of the following statements about keystone species is correct?

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Keystone species have little impact on ecosystem stability. Removing a keystone species can lead to ecosystem collapse. Correct Keystone species are always the most abundant species. Keystone species only exist in aquatic ecosystems.

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Keystone species play a crucial role in ecosystem structure, and their removal can have cascading effects on the ecosystem.

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