Robert Paine, Ecologist Who Found ‘Keystone Species,’ Dies at 83



By SAM ROBERTS

Dr. Paine identified certain species, like sea otters and starfish, that if removed, could disproportionately affect their ecosystems and neighboring species.

Published: June 18, 2016 at 02:00AM

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