Which statement describes an important difference between a keystone species and a foundation species?
A) Keystone species tend to be larger and more abundant than foundation species.
B) Foundation species tend to be larger and more abundant than keystone species.
C) Keystone species have large effects on communities; foundation species have smaller effects.
D) Keystone species have small effects on communities; foundation species have larger effects.
E) Keystone species have strong interactions with other community members; foundation species do not.

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Foundation species are typically larger and more abundant, providing structure to the ecosystem, while keystone species, though not necessarily abundant, have a disproportionately large impact on their environment.

Which Statement Describes an Important Difference Between a Keystone Species