A species that is so important that if it goes extinct, the entire ecosystem collapses is called what?

Answer 1

The answer is Keystone species.

For instance, the jaguar is a keystone species in the jungles of south and central America.

It is a key predator of the rainforest, controlling the number of different animals that live there by hunting them. As a result, it plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.

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Answer 2

Emma Arvizu

The species that is so important that if it goes extinct, the entire ecosystem collapses is called a keystone species.

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