Endangered, Keystone, & Invasive Species in the Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest, one of the largest tropical ecosystems globally, harbors diverse species integral to its ecology. This essay examines the Brazil nut tree as a keystone species, its role in supporting biodiversity, the golden mussel as an invasive species disrupting habitats, and the jaguar as an endangered species facing threats from deforestation and hunting. Efforts to mitigate these impacts, including conservation measures and habitat protection, are essential to preserving the rainforest’s ecological balance.
References
Duarte, O., & Paull, R. (2015). Exotic fruits and nuts of the new world. Wallingford, England: CABI.
Eisenberg. C. (2014). The carnivore way: Coexisting with and conserving north America’s predators. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.
Reference
StudyCorgi. (2024, December 29). Endangered, Keystone, & Invasive Species in the Rainforest. https://studycorgi.video/endangered-keystone-invasive-species-in-the-rainforest/