Nature’s MVPS: A Unit Plan on Keystone Species

Keystone species are animal species that are critical for keeping ecosystems healthy and balanced. Complex relationships and ...
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Cultural Keystone Species: Implications for Ecological Conservation and Restoration

Ecology and Society, Vol. 9, No. 3 (Dec 2004) (18 pages) ABSTRACT. Ecologists have long recognized that some species, by virtue of the key roles they play in the overall structure and functioning of ...
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Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy’s research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus ...
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A keystone species of Panamanian forests, D. oleifera fruits and seeds are a crucial food source for rainforest animals. (IMAGE)

Also known as the eboe, choibá, tonka bean or almendro, Dipteryx oleifera is native to Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. Its hard wood is used in construction, and it ...