Keystone species can have significant influences over several populations in a community through their:
A)ability to leave their environment relatively unchanged.
B)large body sizes.
C)effect on high amounts of biomass and energy transfer between populations.
D)roles as prey species for predator populations in the community.
E)avoidance of antagonistic interactions.

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Keystone species have significant influences over several populations in the community through their effect on high amounts of biomass and energy transfer between populations. They help to regulate the population of other species in the community, and without them, there is the risk of ecological collapse. Keystone species can be predators, herbivores, or even pollinators, but they are crucial in maintaining the balance in the ecosystem. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Keystone Species Can Have Significant Influences Over Several Populations in a Community