A species that exerts an influence on a community that is much greater than its abundance would lead one to expect is called a(n)

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A keystone species can have a large impact on the community structure and function, even if it is not very abundant. Removing a keystone species can cause significant changes in the community as a whole, whereas the loss of a less influential species may have little effect.

A Species That Exerts an Influence on a Community That