Ecology - Week 2 Review

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an organism that primarily feeds on plants.

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Identify a common herbivore in a food chain.

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A rabbit is a common herbivore in many food chains.

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What role do Mayflies play in a food web?

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Mayflies serve as a food source for various organisms, including frogs, salamanders, and trout.

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Define a food web.

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

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What does an energy pyramid represent?

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An energy pyramid represents the amount of energy available to each trophic level in a food web, showing how energy decreases as it moves up the pyramid.

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Where does the energy in a food chain originate?

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The energy in a food chain originates from the sun.

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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 network of multiple food chains.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web that indicates the organism's role in the flow of energy and nutrients.

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Name three organisms that may feed on Mayflies.

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Frogs, salamanders, and trout are three organisms that may feed on Mayflies.

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What is the significance of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.