An alligator will often dig out an existing pool of water, producing a deeper pool. In the summer, water levels drop, and the only pockets of water left are the pools created by Alligators. Numero fish find shelter here, and many fish-eating birds concentrate around the pools, feeding on small species. The Alligator that makes the pool often feeds mainly on the largest fish (big fish eat little fish). In ponds where the Alligator is removed, we see few fish-eating birds. What organism is a foundation species in this example and why? Could you choose a species to be an indicator species in this example? If so what is it and why olieve this ho un?

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An alligator will often dig out an existing pool of water, producing a deeper pool. In the summer,
water levels drop, and the only pockets of water left are the pools created by Alligators. Numerous
fish find shelter here, and many fish-eating birds concentrate around the pools, feeding on small fish
species. The Alligator that makes the pool often feeds mainly on the largest fish (big fish eat little
fish). In ponds where the Alligator is removed, we see few fish-eating birds.
What organism is a foundation species in this example and why?
Could you choose a species to be an indicator species in this example? If so what is it and why do
you believe this to be true?
Transcribed Image Text:An alligator will often dig out an existing pool of water, producing a deeper pool. In the summer, water levels drop, and the only pockets of water left are the pools created by Alligators. Numerous fish find shelter here, and many fish-eating birds concentrate around the pools, feeding on small fish species. The Alligator that makes the pool often feeds mainly on the largest fish (big fish eat little fish). In ponds where the Alligator is removed, we see few fish-eating birds. What organism is a foundation species in this example and why? Could you choose a species to be an indicator species in this example? If so what is it and why do you believe this to be true?
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