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Q:what is Keystone species?

Answer 1

A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. Such species are described as playing a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, affecting many other organisms in an ecosystem and helping to determine the types and numbers of various other species in the community.

Answer 2

For example, lion, tiger etc are key stone species. They play a crucial role despite of their low population