In a mangrove forest in Central America, mangrove trees were found to contain between 60-85% of the total above-ground biomass. How would you categorize mangrove trees in this ecosystem?

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A foundation species is one which plays a major role in structuring an ecosystem and creating a habitat for other species. In this case, mangrove trees are the dominant species in the forest, and their large biomass percentage indicates their importance in the ecosystem. However, they do not necessarily play a unique or irreplaceable role, which is the distinction of a keystone species.

In a Mangrove Forest in Central America, Mangrove Trees Were