Food Webs Flashcard

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead organic matter into simpler substances.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that cannot make its own energy and eats only plants.

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What does it mean for an organism to be autotrophic?

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Autotrophic organisms can make their own energy, typically through photosynthesis.

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What do primary consumers eat?

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Primary consumers eat producers, which are typically plants.

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What role do producers play in a food web?

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Producers, such as plants, create energy through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food web.

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Can animals be autotrophic?

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No, there are no autotrophic animals; only plants and some microorganisms can produce their own energy.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore eats plants, while a carnivore eats other animals.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem by breaking down dead matter.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.