definition: This is a species whose presence is critical to the composition and integrity of the community. Example: Predators often control the population of their prey. If wolves are removed from a specific community, the population of moose increases and another predator may take the place of the wolf.

How did the club fungi get its name? a. it is named for the club-shaped seeds it produces. b. it is named for the way individual species grow together in small groups called “clubs.” c. it is named for the club-shaped area where it produces spores. d. it is named for the club-like mechanism it uses to kill its prey.