cultural keystone species
Alternative name(s): culturally important species
Definition | Source | References |
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The culturally salient species that shape in a major way the cultural identity of a people, as reflected in the fundamental roles these species have in diet, materials, medicine, and/or spiritual practices. |
Global assessment (1st work programme) | Garibaldi & Turner, 2004 |
Culturally keystone species designate species whose existence and symbolic value shape in a major way and over time, the cultural identity of a people, as reflected in the fundamental roles these species have in diet, materials, medicine, and/or spiritual practices. |
Sustainable use assessment | Cristancho & Vining, 2004; Garibaldi & Turner, 2004 |