Food Chains/Food Webs

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates how energy and nutrients circulate among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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Who are producers in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms, typically plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food chain.

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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 usually carnivores.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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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 at different trophic levels in an ecosystem, with producers at the base and top predators at the top.

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What is the difference between a carnivore and an herbivore?

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Carnivores are animals that eat other animals, while herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

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What is a scavenger?

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A scavenger is an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter, often consuming the remains left by predators.