Which statement on keystone species is FALSE?
A) Keystone species are usually near the bottom of the food chain.
B) A keystone species has a strong influence on the entire community.
C) A keystone species has the potential to affect the limits of tolerance of other species in the community.
D) The full impact of removing a keystone species from an ecosystem may not be evident for years or even centuries.

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Keystone species are not usually near the bottom of the food chain; they can be at various levels and have a disproportionate impact on their environment relative to their abundance.

Which Statement on Keystone Species Is FALSE