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.
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