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A species causing ecosystem changes despite being few in number is classified as a:

“Keystone species” for a species causing ecosystem changes despite being few in number is classified as a. This relationship follows from the ecological mechanism represented by the terms in the item, not merely from an association between their names. Ecosystem processes are constrained by energy conservation and by the cycling of matter. Energy enters mainly through primary production, is lost as metabolic heat at every transfer, and therefore cannot be recycled in the way that carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, or water can. The remaining alternatives—“Dominant species”, “Invasive species”, “Ind

Ref: NCERT Biology Class 12, Ch. 15 Biodiversity and Conservation

What role does the sea otter play in kelp forest ecosystems?

“Keystone predator” for what role does the sea otter play in kelp forest ecosystems. This relationship follows from the ecological mechanism represented by the terms in the item, not merely from an association between their names. Rates depend on temperature, moisture, substrate quality, consumer physiology, and the elemental balance between organisms and their food. These controls explain why the same process can differ among terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems without changing its definition. The remaining alternatives—“Primary producer”, “Dominant herbivore”, “Generalist species”—re

Ref: NCERT Biology Class 12, Ch. 15 Biodiversity and Conservation

Keystone species typically have:

“Low biomass, significant ecosystem impact” for keystone species typically have. This relationship follows from the ecological mechanism represented by the terms in the item, not merely from an association between their names. A sound explanation connects the stated pattern to a causal pathway and distinguishes it from alternatives that describe different levels of organization or different ecological processes. The remaining alternatives—“High abundance and biomass”, “Moderate biomass, low ecosystem impact”, “High biomass, no impact”—refer to different states, processes, or scales and therefo

Ref: NCERT Biology Class 12, Ch. 15 Biodiversity and Conservation