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AP Biology Flashcards: Biodiversity

Study Biodiversity in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the role of keystone species in an ecosystem?

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ANSWER

They have a disproportionately large effect on their environment. Their removal causes cascading effects throughout the ecosystem.

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This deck focuses on Biodiversity, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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A community survey recorded tree species in two forest plots. Plot 1 had 12 species; each species represented about 8% of individuals. Plot 2 had 12 species; one species represented 70% of individuals and the remaining 11 species shared 30%. Which explanation best accounts for the difference in diversity between plots?
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