What is a keystone species in the context of the oyster ecosystem?

Oyster Ecology and Biology Concepts

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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A species that is the largest in the ecosystem
A species that is crucial for the ecosystem's health
A species that is the most abundant
A species that is the most endangered
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fish species use oyster beds as a hiding place during part of their life cycle?
Tuna and Salmon
Sea bass and Grouper
Sharks and Rays
Mackerel and Sardines
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much water can one oyster filter in a day?
30-50 gallons
20-30 gallons
10-20 gallons
50-70 gallons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do oysters do when the tide goes out?
They move to deeper water
They release their eggs
They close their shells tightly
They open their shells wide
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required to harvest oysters legally?
No license is required
A hunting license
A saltwater fishing license
A freshwater fishing license
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should you leave smaller oysters on the bank when harvesting?
They will continue to grow
They are too hard to open
They are not tasty
They are poisonous
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to oyster eggs after they are released?
They immediately attach to a hard surface
They float around as part of the plankton community
They sink to the bottom
They are eaten by fish
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