In the northeastern Pacific Ocean, sea otters occur in low numbers. Sea otters prey upon sea urchins, and help maintain underwater kelp (large algae) "forests", which would otherwise be decimated by the herbivorous sea urchins. The kelp forests supply food for a wide variety of marine organisms, as well as providing refuge from predation and nursery habitat for juveniles. Based on this, what type of species best describes sea otters?
â—» flagship species.
dominant species.
indicator species.
umbrella species.
keystone species.
In the northeastern Pacific Ocean,sea otters occur in low numbers.Sea otters prey upon sea urchins,and help maintain underwater kelp(large algae)"forests",which would otherwise be decimated by the herbivorous sea urchins.The kelp forests supply food for a wide variety of marine organisms, as well as providing refuge from predation and nursery habitat for juveniles. Based on this, what type of species best describes sea otters?
Oflagship species.
O dominant species.
O indicator species.
O umbrella species.
O keystone species.