Preferred term
indicator species
Is replaced by
Definition
- [Henderson's] (1) species characteristic of climate, soil and other conditions in a particular region or habitat; (2) dominant species in a biotype; (3) species whose disappearance or disturbance gives early warning of the degradation of an ecosystem.
Broader concept
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0553