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indicator species

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indicator species
n.
1. A species whose presence, absence, or relative well-being in a given environment is indicative of the health of its ecosystem as a whole.
2. A species used to locate another, less visible species.
indicator species
A species whose presence, absence, or relative well-being in a given environment is a sign of the overall health of its ecosystem. By monitoring the condition and behavior of an indicator species, scientists can determine how changes in the environment are likely to affect other species that are more difficult to study. Compare keystone species.


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