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 a producer in a food web?

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A producer is an organism, usually a plant, that can make its own food through photosynthesis and serves as a source of energy for consumers.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers; they are often top predators in the food web.

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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How does energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers, and so on, with each level receiving less energy.

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What happens if a top predator is removed from a food web?

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If a top predator is removed, the population of primary and secondary consumers may increase, potentially leading to overgrazing and depletion of producers.

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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 showing how energy flows from one organism to another, while a food web is a more complex network of multiple food chains.

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What is an example of a primary consumer?

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An example of a primary consumer is a rabbit, which eats plants.