keystone species
key
ki
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stone
stoʊn
stown
spe
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cies
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shiz
British pronunciation
/kˈiːstəʊn spˈiːsiːz/

Definition & Meaning of "keystone species"in English

Keystone species
01

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

example
Examples
Sea otters are a keystone species because they help control sea urchin numbers.
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