Ecology review

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The shrew provides energy for the _______.

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snake

Front

What is a herbivore?

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An organism that gets energy from eating only plants.

Front

Both species benefit

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mutualism

Front

Which describes the relationship between plants and animals in the carbon cycle?

Back

Plants produce and release oxygen that animals need.

Front

An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:

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Consumer

Front

What is an autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

Front

Define symbiosis.

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

Front

What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers create energy through photosynthesis and are the base of the food chain.

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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 linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.