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QUESTION 39-In the absence of tiger sharks, sea turtles may deplete an area of seagrass. The loss of seagrass leads to the loss of other species that are dependent on the grass. Therefore, tiger shark predation on sea turtles maintains the diversity of the seagrass community. In this context, the tiger sharks are considered _____.

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Correct Incorrect keystone species: A keystone is a crucial element that provides structural integrity to a system, like an arch. If the keystone species is eliminated, the dynamics of the community will undergo significant changes.

QUESTION 39-In the absence of tiger sharks, sea turtles may deplete an area of seagrass. The loss of seagrass leads to the loss of other species that are dependent on the grass. Therefore, tiger shark predation on sea turtles maintains the diversity of the seagrass community. In this context, the tiger sharks are considered _____.

• prey
• keystone species
• commensalists
• parasites