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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following:
Keystone species and Critical link species
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उत्तर
| Keystone Species | Critical Link Species |
|---|---|
| 1. Keystone species are species that play a major role in maintaining the structure and stability of an ecosystem. | 1. Critical link species are species that play an essential role in supporting other species through important ecological interactions. |
| 2. Their influence on the ecosystem is much greater than their abundance. | 2. They help maintain essential ecological processes such as pollination, seed dispersal and nutrient cycling. |
| 3. Their removal may cause major changes in the community structure and biodiversity. | 3. Their removal may disrupt important ecological interactions and affect the survival of dependent species. |
| 4. Example: Starfish (Pisaster) in rocky intertidal communities. | 4. Example: Honeybees that pollinate flowering plants. |
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