Ecology Review

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, with producers at the base and top predators at the top.

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Which organisms have the most energy available in an energy pyramid?

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Producers have the most energy available as they convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) and is the second level in the energy pyramid.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What role do herbivores play in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat plants and transfer energy from producers to higher trophic levels.

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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 through which energy flows, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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