Choose the characteristic associated with a top predator who is also a keystone species.

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A keystone species is typically one whose loss would cause significant changes in the structure and diversity of a community. As a top predator, it may also have a significant impact on the population sizes and behavior of other species in the community. However, being the largest or fastest animal in the community or causing extinction of other species is not directly associated with being a keystone species.

Choose the Characteristic Associated with a Top Predator Who Is