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Oysters in a new classification of keystone species

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Keystone species are crucial in restoration ecology. Among all the keystone species known so far, live oysters are by far, the most efficient ‘keystone niches’, attracting hundreds of species to them. A new classification of keystone species is presented, including oysters as the best keystone niches.

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P J Sanjeeva Raj taught, researched and published on ecology, for the past 55 years. For his work on the Pulicat Lake, he was awarded the Karmavirar Kamrajar Environmental Award for 2002–2003, by the Department of Environment of the Tamil Nadu Government.

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Sanjeeva Raj, P.J. Oysters in a new classification of keystone species. Reson 13, 648–654 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-008-0071-4

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