What is an environmental indicator?
An environmental indicator tells us about the condition of an ecosystem. A good indicator is relatively easy and inexpensive to measure and gives a clear signal of condition. Animal and plant communities often make good indicators because healthy plant and animal communities require quality habitat and ecosystems.
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