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 top predator?

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A top predator, also known as an apex predator, is an animal that has no natural predators and is at the top of the food chain.

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Name two examples of top predators in the wild.

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Mountain lion and hawk.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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

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Who is considered the primary decomposer in a rainforest?

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Fungus.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural enemies.

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Name an apex predator found in grasslands.

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Lion.

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What is the role of a predator in a food web?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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Which marine animal is a key predator in coral reefs?

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Shark.

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What is the importance of balance in an ecosystem?

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Balance in an ecosystem ensures that no single species dominates, allowing for biodiversity and stability.