Biodiversity

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms like bacteria, fungi, and earthworms that break down dead plants and animals into simpler parts, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals for food.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that uses sunlight to create its own food, like plants.

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What do decomposers do?

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

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Can you name an example of a decomposer?

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Examples of decomposers include fungi, bacteria, and earthworms.

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What is the role of a carnivore in an ecosystem?

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Carnivores help control the population of other animals and maintain balance in the ecosystem.

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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 an omnivore?

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

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Why are producers important in an ecosystem?

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Producers are important because they create food for themselves and for other organisms in the ecosystem.