Ecosystem Review

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis. Examples include plants like grass.

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What are predators?

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Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals for food.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead material and recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem. An example is a mushroom.

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What happens to producers if insects are eliminated from a food web?

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If insects are eliminated, the population of producers would likely increase because there would be less competition for resources.

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How do decomposers contribute to an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, returning essential nutrients to the soil, which helps new plants grow.

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What is the role of primary consumers in an ecosystem?

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Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers (plants) for energy.

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What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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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 is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem stability and resilience, allowing it to recover from disturbances.

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What are omnivores?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.