The decline of keystone species can have cascading effects from "summary" of The Serengeti Rules by Sean B. Carroll
The decline of keystone species can set off a chain reaction in an ecosystem. Keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem, often exerting more influence than their abundance would suggest. When a keystone species declines in numbers, it can lead to a domino effect that reverberates throughout the entire ecosystem.
The loss of a keystone species can create a ripple effect on other species in the ecosystem. For example, in a coral reef, the decline of a key predator can result in an explosion of its prey population, which in turn can lead to overgrazing of algae and the degradation of the reef habitat. This cascade of events can ultimately lead to a collapse of the entire ecosystem.
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