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indicator species [′in·də‚kād·ər ‚spē·shēz] (ecology) A species whose presence is directly related to a particular quality in its environment at a given location. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| That's why scientists call amphibians indicator species. Amphibians in general are considered indicator species,'' he said. In The Living Wild (Wildlands Press, $65), renowned photographer Art Wolfe focuses his lens on the world's most charismatic indicator species to raise awareness about biodiversity and threatened habitat. |
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