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Jaguars are considered an apex predator and a keystone species. As a top predator and keystone species, jaguars play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Without the jaguar, herbivorous prey animals would decimate the plants of their ecosystem. Though few in numbers, jaguars prevent the ecosystem from collapsing.aguars are considered an apex predator and a keystone species. As a top predator and keystone species, jaguars play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Without the jaguar, herbivorous prey animals would decimate the plants of their ecosystem. Though few in numbers, jaguars prevent the ecosystem from collapsing.
It is now known that all different types of species can be considered keystone. Anything from plants to microorganisms can have the important role of keystone species in different ecosystems. Examples of Keystone Species. One example of a keystone species is the prairie dog. They dig tunnels that form prairie dog towns, which can be hundreds of acres in size. The towns help the prairie by providing homes for animals like black-footed ferrets, burrowing owls, and snakes.