The keystone species concept: a critical appraisal

The keystone concept has been widely applied in the ecological literature since the idea was introduced in 1969. While it has been useful in framing biodiversity research and garnering support in conservation policy circles, the terminology surrounding the concept has been expanded to the extent tha...

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Main Authors: Robert J. Whittaker, Henry Eden W Cottee-Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Biogeography Society 2012-09-01
Series:Frontiers of Biogeography
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/15d2b65t