Food Webs

In ecosystems, organisms often feed on multiple types of organisms, forming complex food webs rather than simple food chains. For instance, coyotes consume various animals like mice and rabbits, while squirrels can be prey for hawks and snakes. Food webs better illustrate these intricate relationships, showing energy flow between organisms. The video highlights the complexity of food webs in ecosystems, using a forest as an example.

What types of organisms might a coyote eat in a forest ecosystem?

What is a food web and how does it differ from a food chain?

Why is it more realistic to represent relationships in an ecosystem with a food web rather than a simple food chain?

How do arrows in a food web illustrate the flow of energy?

Can you provide examples of organisms that might be part of a food web in a forest ecosystem?