Miscellanious Flashcards
1
Q
Define keystone species.
A
A species which has a disproportionately large impact on an environment relative to its abundance.
2
Q
Define foundation species.
A
A species which provides structural habitat that is used by other species.
3
Q
Define umbrella species.
A
A species whose requirements are similar to many others.
4
Q
Define ecosystem engineer.
A
An organism which modified its environment and thus, inadvertently makes the environment more, or less suitable for other species.
