Question
Differentiate between:
Keystone species and endangered species.
Keystone species and endangered species.
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Answer
| S. No. | Keystone species | Endangered species |
| (i) | It is a species of lower abundance that plays vital role in sustaining the community. | It is a species of lower abundance that may or may not have a vital role in sustaining the community. |
| (ii) | The species is not threatened, e.g., Ficus. | The species is at high risk of extinction in near future, e.g., Red Panda. |
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