Energy Flow in Ecosystems

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What is biomass?

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Biomass refers to the total mass of living organisms in a given area or volume, often measured in grams per square meter (g/m²).

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Which organisms are considered producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is the role of consumers in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms for energy. They can be herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores.

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Define autotrophs.

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, primarily through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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What are herbivores?

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Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants or plant-based materials.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals.

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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.

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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, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is the significance of trophic levels?

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Trophic levels represent the different stages in a food chain, indicating the flow of energy and nutrients from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment, including both biotic and abiotic components.