Food chains and Food webs

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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 is a producer?

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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 consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms (plants or animals) to obtain energy.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism, such as bacteria or fungi, that breaks down dead organic matter into simpler substances, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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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 percentage of energy is typically passed from producers to herbivores in an energy pyramid?

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Typically, only about 10% of the energy from producers is passed on to herbivores.

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What is the role of a scavenger in an ecosystem?

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A scavenger is an animal that feeds on dead animals and organic waste, helping to clean up the environment.