Keystone Species Vocabulary Quiz

A life form that affects an entire ecosystem.

• Keystone Species

• Herbivores

• Umbrella Species

• Predators

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An animal that naturally preys on others.

• Keystone Species

• Predators

• Umbrella Species

• Herbivores

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These species contribute to the physical world around where they live. They modify, create and maintain habitats.

• Flagship Species

• Predators

• Keystone Species

• Ecosystem Engineers

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Acts as a symbol for an environmental habitat, movement, campaign or issue. They can be mascots for entire ecosystems.

• Indicator Species

• Flagship Species

• Predators

• I like turtles!

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A life form that is very sensitive to environmental changes in its ecosystem. They can give us early-warning messages that a habitat is suffering.

• Indicator Species

• Flagship Species

• Predators

• Ecosystem Engineers

Play a major role in creating or maintaining a habitat.

• Foundation Species

• Indicator Species

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

Two or more species that work like a team

• Keystone Mutalist

• Predators

• Herbivore

• Keystone Species

This species often travels far. They are migratory — that is, they move from place to place.

• Umbrella Species

• Indicator Species

• Flagship Species

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Plant Eaters

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores