What is a keystone species, and why do they matter?

They are the lynchpin of ecosystems – species that maintain balance and support biodiversity – without which the food web is transformed or could even collapse.

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Keystone Species - Definition, Examples, Importance

Difference Between Keystone Species and Foundation Species

CIC: A Keystone Species in Maintaining the Balance of Ecosystems - FasterCapital

Keystone species, facts and photos

Grand Strategy Annex — Keystone Species in Intelligence-Rich Biospheres

Keystone species are organisms that are ecologically crucial for their native ecosystem. Here's some artworks about them (+1 bonus animal) made by Jeroen Helmer for Rewilding Europe : r/megafaunarewilding

Keystone species, Predator-prey relationships, Ecosystem balance, Biodiversity

What is a keystone species, and why do they matter?

Explore food webs in this mini unit focused on keystone species for the Texas TEKS. Follow the 5E Model, incorporating CER, hands-on labs, reading,

Keystone Species Phenomenon 5 Day Unit | Food Webs Ecosystems Activity CER