Keystone species play the same role in many ecological ... plant species not only caused the loss of habitat for many other animals but also influenced other ecological factors (Smith et al.

In contrast, keystone species have effects on communities that ... H. Modification of animal habitat by large plants - mechanisms by which seagrasses influence clam growth. Oecologia 87, 307-318 ...

is a keystone species whose ponds and wetlands help replenish groundwater, serve as buffers against wildfires, and provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Once trapped nearly to extinction, ...

The Florida panther species has been listed as endangered since 1973, but new proposed legislation puts it in jeopardy.

The whitebark pine is a keystone species in high-elevation areas ... to ensure that pathogens aren’t accidentally introduced through trade in plants and animals, but this trade continues largely ...

A study last year strengthened the link between recovering sea otter populations and the long-term health of kelp forests – the towering brown algae that provide food and shelter for thousands of ...