Dominant species
- Pronunciation
- /DO-min-ant SPEH-shez/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Dominant species
- Plural
- Dominant species
Definition
A species that has the highest abundance or biomass within a particular ecological community.
Etymology
Example
In many forests, the dominant species is the oak tree due to its large size and widespread distribution.
Related Terms
- Abundance
- Biomass
- Ecological Community