A) critical link species, as they form connecting link between trees and herbs
B) critical link species, as they establish essential link in the absorbance of nutrients from soil and organic residues .
C) keystone species, as they produce large quantity of fruits; and their protection leads to conservation of animals dependent on them
D) keystone species, as they have high degree of animal-dependent pollination
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Figs are considered as a keystone species because they are so. important to the animals of the rainforest. This is so, because figs bea fruit several times a year. Different species of figs fruits at different times so, that there is always a supply of food for animals that depend on fruit as a major part of their diet. A large variety of herbivores and omnivores eat figs. In some forests upto 70% of its animals diets depend on figs.
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