Intro to Ecology

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What is the definition of a community in ecology?

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A community is all biotic (living) things in an environment, specifically groups of different species in the same place at the same time.

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What organisms are classified as tertiary consumers?

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Tertiary consumers are organisms that occupy the highest level in a food chain, typically feeding on secondary consumers.

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Give an example of an organism that would be found in Level A of a food chain.

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Grass is an example of a producer that would be found in Level A.

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Which organisms are considered producers in a food web?

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Producers are typically plants and other photosynthetic organisms that create energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the definition of an organism?

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A single living thing is referred to as an organism.

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What role do primary consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are the non-living physical and chemical components.

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What is an example of a secondary consumer?

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An example of a secondary consumer is a carnivore that eats primary consumers, such as a snake that eats a mouse.

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How do decomposers contribute to an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.

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What is the significance of food webs in ecology?

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Food webs illustrate the complex feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow.

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