Trophic
Most abundant species in the ecosystem that make up highest percentage of biomass
What is a dominant species?
The sea star, sea otter, and the large reef fish are examples
What is an example of a keystone species?
Removing large apex consumers from nature
What is trophic downgrading?
Increase and restore biodiversity within ecosystems
Sharks, lions, and cheetahs are examples of this
What is an example of an apex predator?
When this keystone species is removed, mussel populations increase
What is a sea star?
It is believed ’pests and weeds’ will dominate
What will happen without large megafauna?
The sixth mass extinction
Which mass extinction are we currently in?
Most large North American megafauna went extinct during this time
Predation is shown to have links with this
What is disease?
Wolves -> Deer -> Grass
What is an example of a trophic cascade?
Sea otters keep these populations in control
What is kelp and sea urchins?