Any species that has a low abundance but exerts strong effects upon the community through multiple trophic levels would be considered which of the following?
A) An early species
B) A late species
C) A keystone species
D) A gap species

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A keystone species is a species whose impact on the community is much larger than its abundance or biomass would indicate. It exerts strong effects through multiple trophic levels, and its removal can cause significant changes to the structure of the community.

Any Species That Has a Low Abundance but Exerts Strong