Species whose habitat requirements are so large that protecting them would mean protecting many other species in the same habitat are called

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Umbrella species are those whose conservation and habitat requirements are so large that protecting them indirectly protects the many other species that make up the ecological community of their habitat. This approach is often used in conservation efforts to protect large areas of habitat, benefiting a wide range of species.

Species Whose Habitat Requirements Are So Large That Protecting Them