What is a food web?
Keystone Species and Ecosystem Dynamics

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1.
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A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.
2.
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Define a keystone species.
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A species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community.
3.
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Give an example of a keystone species.
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Sea otter.
4.
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What role do decomposers play in a food web?
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They break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.
5.
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What does biodiversity refer to?
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The number of different species in a given area.
6.
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What is the primary producer in an ecosystem?
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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.
7.
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How do predators affect the population of prey species?
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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.
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