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- Umbrella species - Wikipedia
Umbrella species are species selected for making conservation -related decisions, typically because protecting these species indirectly protects the many other species that make up the ecological community of its habitat (the umbrella effect)
- doi:10. 1016 j. biocon. 2005. 07. 002 - ResearchGate
As our umbrella, we chose a wide-ranging and flagship species, the European otter (Lutra lutra) Otters are widely distributed predators with numerous genera and species, so otter
- 18 Umbrella Species Supporting Ecosystems Around the World
One such category is known as umbrella species Protecting these species ensures the preservation of many others, safeguarding entire ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity In this article, we’ll explore 18 different umbrella species examples and how they contribute to their habitats
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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- Conservation of ‘Umbrella Species’ Works for Ecosystems — Especially in . . .
Scientists have started to debate the long-held notion that conserving so-called “umbrella species” — typically charismatic megafauna — offers the best opportunities to protect ecosystems and the rest of their wild inhabitants
- LIFE 3. 0 - LIFE04 NAT SI 000234 - Europese Commissie
It is an umbrella species for freshwater ecosystems and, with its charismatic image, plays an important role as a flagship species in protection of other freshwater species However, today, its distribution is scarce as a result of pollution and habitat loss
- What Is an Umbrella Species? Definition and Examples
Learn what an umbrella species is and why these animals are instrumental in the conservation of their ecosystems
- Umbrella species may hold the key to biodiversity conservation
Umbrella species is a classic and important concept in ecology and conservation biology, but it’s argued constantly whether this concept is still useful in the face of future environmental change and, even more stringently, whether we should use it anymore?
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