Food Webs

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead and decaying material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What role do apex predators play in a food web?

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Apex predators help keep prey populations under control, preventing overpopulation and maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy. Examples include humans and animals.

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Where do zebras fit in the food web?

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Zebras are typically found in the middle of the food web, as they are herbivores that eat plants and are prey for apex predators.

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What happens if there are no apex predators in an ecosystem?

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Without apex predators, prey populations can grow too fast, leading to overgrazing and imbalance in the food web.

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What is a producer?

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A producer is an organism that makes its own food through photosynthesis, like plants.

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Give an example of a decomposer.

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An example of a decomposer is a millipede or fungi.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains showing how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem.

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What is the role of plants in a food web?

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Plants are producers that provide energy for herbivores and, indirectly, for carnivores.