flagship species

noun

A highly recognizable and widely appreciated species that may serve to raise support a broader conservation effort.

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Meanings

nounflagship species (plural keystone species)

plural keystone species

  1. biologyA highly recognizable and widely appreciated species that may serve to raise support a broader conservation effort.
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