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Bot GPT 3.5 A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. This species plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and stability of an ecosystem. If a keystone species were to be removed from its ecosystem, it could have cascading effects on other species and disrupt the entire ecosystem.
Keystone species are important to ecosystems because they help regulate the population of other species, maintain biodiversity, and ensure the functioning of the ecosystem as a whole. They can also help to create habitats for other species and contribute to the overall health and resilience of the ecosystem. Without keystone species, ecosystems could become imbalanced and less resilient to changes in the environment.