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To explain: The differences between indicator species, umbrella species, flagship species, and keystone species.
Introduction: Both fauna and flora are an important part of the ecosystem. Different categories of species such as indicator species, umbrella species, flagship species, and keystone species are identified on the basis of their availability, their role in the ecosystem, the effect that the species have on the other species and many more characteristics.
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