cueprepUPSC CSE Prelims Species Roles — Keystone, Indicator, Flagship, Umbrella & Invasive Flashcards
Master 11 species roles — keystone, indicator, flagship, umbrella & invasive concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.
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Consider the following statements regarding Keystone species in India:
- Fig trees (Ficus) act as keystone species because they provide fruit year-round, sustaining frugivores during lean seasons.
- The Indian elephant is considered a keystone species due to its role as a habitat modifier and seed disperser. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question
Complete the ecological chain that demonstrates a classic keystone species interaction:
The acts as a keystone species by preying heavily on , which prevents the overgrazing and total destruction of ecosystems.
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