Food Webs

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between different organisms.

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What is the role of producers in a food web?

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Producers, like plants, create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the primary energy source for consumers.

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What are consumers in a food web?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil, making them available for producers.

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What is the original source of energy in a food web?

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The original source of energy in a food web is the Sun.

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How does the removal of a species affect a food web?

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Removing a species can disrupt the balance of the food web, leading to population increases or decreases in other species.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, such as herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers, typically carnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers, often at the top of the food chain.

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Give an example of a producer in a food web.

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An example of a producer is a plant, such as grass or a tree.