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      • Common species: Species that are widespread and locally abundant. Restricted species: Species that are locally abundant, but geographically limited. Dominant species: Species that have high abundance relative to other species in a community, and have proportionate effects on environmental conditions, community diversity and/or ecosystem function.
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  1. Jun 16, 2022 · A dominant species is a species that predominates in an ecological community, particularly when they are most numerous or form the bulk of the biomass. To define “predominates”, it means that the species prevails or is superior over the other species in terms of numerical advantage or control.

  2. Mar 13, 2019 · Dominant species: Species that have high abundance relative to other species in a community, and have proportionate effects on environmental conditions, community diversity and/or ecosystem function. Dominant species can be common (widespread) or restricted in their range (limited).

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  3. Sep 18, 2017 · There is a difference between dominance and abundance in vegetation science, and your citation is about vegetation. Abundance is the relative representation of a species in a particular ecosystem. It is usually measured as the number of individuals found per sample.

  4. Dominant species are the most abundant species in a community, exerting a strong influence over the occurrence and distribution of other species. In contrast, keystone species have effects on...

  5. A distinction is made between species with a broad niche (generalists) and species with a narrow niche (specialists). Generalists are able to tolerate a broad set of environmental...

  6. Mar 3, 2024 · What Is The Dominant Species? The dominant species is the most prevalent and influential organism in a specific ecosystem. It plays a crucial role in shaping the environment and impacting other species. Understanding the dominant species is important for studying ecological balance and biodiversity. What Is An Example Of A Dominant Animal?

  7. Apr 24, 2017 · Dominant species make up a large percentage of living material in certain ecological communities, being more numerous than other species that are found there.

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