Energy Flow in Ecosystems

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What is energy flow in ecosystems?

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Energy flow in ecosystems refers to the transfer of energy from one trophic level to another, starting from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism, typically a plant or algae, that can make its own food through photosynthesis, forming 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 keystone species?

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance, and its removal can lead to significant changes in the ecosystem.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead organic material, breaking it down into smaller pieces.

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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 a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What happens to the population of predators if their prey is eliminated?

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If the population of prey is eliminated, the population of predators will likely decrease due to lack of food.