Q. Which of the following is a Flagship Species?

[A] A species that plays an essential role in the structure, functioning or productivity of a habitat or ecosystem at a defined level.

[B] A species or group of species chosen as an indicator of, or proxy for, the state of an ecosystem or of a certain process within that ecosystem

[C] A species to colonize bare earth after a disturbance or when the environment is too harsh to allow for colonization by other species.

[D] A species selected to act as an ambassador, icon or symbol for a defined habitat, issue, campaign or environmental cause.

Answer: D
Notes:

Flagship species:

A flagship species is a species selected to act as an ambassador, icon or symbol for a defined habitat, issue, campaign or environmental cause. By focusing on, and achieving conservation of that species, the status of many other species which share its habitat – or are vulnerable to the same threats – may also be improved. Flagship species are usually relatively large, and considered to be ‘charismatic’ in western cultures. Flagship species may or may not be keystone species and may or may not be good indicators of biological process.

Source: Shankar IAS

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