FOOD WEBS

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What is the role of a decomposer in an ecosystem?

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A decomposer breaks down dead organic matter into simpler substances, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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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, showing how energy flows through various pathways.

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Define a food chain.

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web consists of multiple interconnected food chains.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism, typically a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food web.

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What is the significance of trophic levels in a food web?

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Trophic levels represent the different stages in a food web, indicating the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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How do energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and decomposers, while nutrients are recycled through decomposition.