Concept information
Preferred term
keystone species
Definition(s)
- Keystone species are plants or animals that have important effects on a particular ecosystem's biodiversity and function, despite having a relatively low abundance. The term keystone originated in the field of architecture to describe a centrally located wedge-shaped stone that supports an entire arch. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geography; Keystone Species]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GMFRB0CC-8
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