Question

Elephants are not the most common species in African grasslands. The grasslands contain scattered woody plants, but they are kept in check by the uprooting activities of the elephants. Take away the elephants, and the grasslands convert to forests or to shrublands. The newly growing forests support fewer species than the previous grasslands. Elephants can be defined as what type of species in this community?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Elephant can be defined as a KEYSTONE SPECIE

Explanation:

A KEYSTONE SPECIE is an animal specie that maintains an ecosystem relative to their population. These species' activities, play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem. In this case, the elephant's activity of uprooting trees, helps in keeping the ecosystem in check, and support its current inhabitants.