The wax palm is a keystone species for a variety of reasons. Not only is it used for church purposes for Palm Sunday, but it is also a great food source for many species. These species include birds like Toucans and Yellow- Eared Parrot, and the Spectacled Bear. Their leaves are used by birds for nesting and roosting as well. Without the wax palm, many animals would go hungry (as their fruit is the only thing that the Yellow- Eared Parrot as well), and their would be no materials for nesting and roosting. Where would the babies go? This plant keeps everything together and well.
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