keystone species
/kˈiːstoʊn spˈiːsiːz/
/kˈiːstəʊn spˈiːsiːz/
Keystone species
01
nyckelart, hörnstensart
a plant or animal that plays a very important role in keeping the balance of its environment, and if it disappears, many other living things can be affected
Exempel
Sea otters are a keystone species because they help control sea urchin numbers.
Havsuttrar är en nyckelart eftersom de hjälper till att kontrollera antalet sjöborrar.
Wolves are seen as a keystone species in some forests.
Vargar ses som en nyckelart i vissa skogar.
