Question

Of the predators in the image, which one is most likely a keystone species?

(1 point)
Responses

mountain lion
mountain lion

ringtail
ringtail

pine marten
pine marten

frog

Answer 1

The predator most likely to be a keystone species among the options provided is the **mountain lion**. Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, and mountain lions, as apex predators, help to regulate prey populations and maintain ecosystem balance.