People, Development and Environment
9.3
a vital role in connecting different parts of an ecosystem.
We may look at the following terms:
•
Ecosystem Engineers:
They physically alter their
environment.
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Foundation Species:
They create and define entire
ecosystems, like coral in a coral reef.
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Umbrella Species:
Conservation of these species pro-
tects a wide range of other species.
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Indicator Species:
They indicate the health of an
ecosystem.
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Flagship Species:
These are charismatic species used
as a symbol to stimulate conservation awareness and
action.
Endemic Species:
Endemic species are typically asso-
ciated with ...
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