What is a Keystone Species?

This video teaches what College, AP, and IB students need to know about keystone species and trophic cascades. Experiments and data from experiments by Robert Paine and James Estes relating to keystone species are reviewed. The discussion focuses on the role of keystone predators like sea stars and sea urchins in maintaining biodiversity by suppressing herbivores.
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