Ecological dominants are a. the most numerous or make up the most biomass within a community. b. are species that may not be the most numerous within a community, but whose role is so significant that its absence would bring about considerable change. c. species that are introduced into an area where they do not naturally occur. d. the most important species on the planet.

Ecological dominants are a. the most numerous or make up the most biomass within a community. b. are species that may not be the most numerous within a community, but whose role is so significant that its absence would bring about considerable change. c. species that are introduced into an area where they do not naturally occur. d. the most important species on the planet.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter54: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: The _______________ signifies that species richness is greater where two communities meet than at...

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