Unit 2 Ecology-Ch.3.1&4.1-4.2

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What is a population in ecology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and interact with each other.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is the energy transfer efficiency from producers to herbivores?

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

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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Which organisms have the least biomass in an ecological pyramid?

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Higher trophic level organisms, such as carnivores, typically have the least biomass.

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Define autotrophs.

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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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 difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a more complex interconnection of multiple food chains.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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