Asked by Edwin Juarez on May 25, 2024
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Certain species are very sensitive to disturbances to their environment, and therefore can be used as an early warning sign for environmental degradation that might not otherwise be noted. What are these species called?
A) keystone species
B) invasive species
C) indicator species
D) pioneer species
E) endemic species
Indicator Species
Organisms used to assess the health of an ecosystem because their presence, absence, or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition.
Environmental Degradation
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources, destruction of ecosystems, and the extinction of wildlife.
Sensitive
Capable of detecting or responding to slight changes, signals, or influences.
- Identify and elucidate various ecological markers and their importance in evaluating environmental well-being.
Verified Answer
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invader chloieMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Indicator species are used as early warning signs for environmental degradation as they are sensitive to disturbances in their environment.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and elucidate various ecological markers and their importance in evaluating environmental well-being.