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Keystone species Jaguar

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

the jaguar is a keystone species by preying on animals that eat smaller animals. without the jaguar, many species would be extinct and a few would be dominant. this is why we must save the beautiful creature.

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∙ 16y ago

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A keystone species is a species whose presence does what?

A keystone species is a species whose presence has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem compared to its abundance. If a keystone species is removed from its ecosystem, it can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem's structure and function.

What is the genus and species for jaguar?

The genus and species for jaguar is Panthera onca.

Is a puma a lady jaguar?

No, a puma and a jaguar are different species.

What is the jaguar species?

The jaguar's binomial name is Panthera onca.

What is the main reason the jaguar's are an endangered species?

Habitat loss threatens the jaguar, but this species is not an endangered species, rather listed as near threatened.

What species is a jaguar?

The jaguar is Panthera Onca, the third largest cat, after the tiger and lion.

When did the jaguar become an endangered species?

The jaguar is not considered an endangered species, is listed as "near threatened" by the IUCN.

What is the species name for a jaguar?

Hood College

What is the largest species of wildcat in Nicaragua?

The Jaguar

Is there a specific jaguar that lives in the desert?

No, there is but one species of jaguar but it has adapted to live in a variety of biomes.

What is the average size of an African jaguar?

Unless I am mistaken, the jaguar is a New World species, and there are no African jaguars.

Species beginning with J?

jackrabbit, jackal, jaguar, jaybird

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