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Which of the following observations would lead to the classification of gopher tortoises as a keystone species in Georgia?

A.Gopher tortoises– create habitats for hundreds of other species by digging underground burrows.

B.maintain a diet that consists of a variety of native grasses, fruits, and legumes. C.can only reproduce at a rate of about six hatchlings every 10 years.

D.live in forested regions where plenty of sunlight can reach the forest floor.

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RemiTheRat
A. many species rely on the gopher tortoise to give them places to live so most of that environment depends on the gopher tortoise

As per the question, many species rely on the gopher tortoise to give them places to live so most of that environment depends on the gopher tortoise.

Define keystone species?

A keystone species is an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether. Keystone species have low functional redundancy.

Thus option "A" is correct.

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