Relationships in Ecosystems

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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 in an ecosystem, illustrating how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What are primary consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) to obtain energy. They are the first level of consumers in a food chain.

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What is competitive interaction?

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Competitive interaction occurs when two or more individuals or populations compete for the same limited resource, such as food, water, or space.

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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A predator-prey relationship is an interaction where one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey), influencing population dynamics.

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Who are secondary consumers?

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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers. They are typically carnivores or omnivores.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top predator in an ecosystem that has no natural enemies, playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem.

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What is a food pyramid?

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A food pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the energy flow in an ecosystem, illustrating the levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction, such as bees pollinating flowers.

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What is a decomposer?

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Decomposers are organisms, like fungi and bacteria, that break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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