Meaning of keystone species | Babel Free
Definitions
A species that exerts a large, stabilizing influence throughout an ecological community, despite its relatively small numerical abundance.
Examples
“Megafauna are called ʻkeystone speciesʼ because when they become extinct the entire arch of the ecosystem can collapse.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.