Role of the species in ecosystems. Could be referred to its position in food chains, ecosystems services or its use as bioindicators.

EcologicalSignificanceAtomized

EcologicalSignificance element in structured format.

e.g.

MeasurementType	MeasurementValue
Trophic level	Predator
Trophic level	Top predator
Trophic level	Decomposer
Ecosystem services	Disperser
Ecosystem services	Pollinator

References:

• Martínez Ramos, M. 2008. Grupos funcionales, en Capital natural de México, vol. I: Conocimiento actual de la biodiversidad. Conabio, México, pp. 365-412.

Type: DetailType

AncillaryData

Ancillary information of the EcologicalSignificanceAtomized element.

Type: AncillaryDataType

EcologicalSignificanceUnstructured

Ecological importance of the taxon. (Placeholder). In block text format.

They are vital within their ecosystem for the production of oxygen and organic material and they support numerous animal species that utilise them as a site for breeding, feeding and shelter.

Type: NormalString

AncillaryData

Ancillary information of the EcologicalSignificanceUnstructured element.

Type: AncillaryDataType

Image	Description
	Complex Type
	Sequence structure
	Choice structure
	Obligatory element
	Optional element
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	minOccurs=1 maxOccurs=unbounded