keystone species
Pronunciation
/kˈiːstoʊn 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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Plural form
keystone species
Examples
Sea otters are a keystone species because they help control sea urchin numbers.
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