Estuary Food Pyramid

Oysters and other bivalves are known for their role in the estuary food pyramid as:

• primary producers

• primary consumers

• secondary consumers

• decomposers

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The role of bull sharks in the estuary food pyramid is:

• Primary producers

• Primary consumers

• Secondary consumers

• Apex predators

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The significance of phytoplankton in the estuary ecosystem is:

• They are primary producers and form the base of the food web.

• They are top predators in the ecosystem.

• They decompose organic matter.

• They are responsible for water filtration.

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The diet and role of horseshoe crabs in the estuary food pyramid is best described as:

• Primary producers and herbivores

• Predators and scavengers

• Detritivores and prey for other animals

• Top predators in the food chain

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The main predatory threat to the American Oystercatcher is:

• Raccoons

• Foxes

• Hawks

• Snakes

Read the descriptions of the Estuary Food Pyramid Organisms. Based on the descriptions, which organism belongs to the primary producer level?

• Oyster

• Bull Shark

• Phytoplankton

• Horseshoe Crab

• American Oystercatcher

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Which organism should be placed at the top trophic level on your Estuary Food Pyramid?

• Mussel

• Bald Eagle

• Clam worm

• Striped Bass

• Raccoon

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Using the organisms on your food pyramid, which of the following best represents a food web?

• A linear chain of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next one in the chain.

• A complex network of interconnected food chains showing various paths of energy flow.

• A single organism that is not eaten by any other organism.

• A group of organisms that all eat the same type of food.

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How many organisms in your estuary food web rely directly on phytoplankton as a food source?

• 2 organisms

• 3 organisms

• 4 organisms

• 5 organisms

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How many organisms in your estuary rely on phytoplankton?

• A few organisms

• Some organisms

• Many organisms

• All organisms

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