The Eastside is a region of Los Angeles County containing four neighborhoods cataloged by Mapping L.A., the Los Angeles Timesâ resource for boundaries, demographics, schools and news within the city.
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.
Keystone Species. a species whose impact on its community or ecosystem are much larger and more influential than would be expected from mere abundance. ex Salmon are important for wolves, bears, eagles and otters and when decaying become a rich source of nitrogen. biomagnification.