Marsh Ecosystem Roles and Organisms

The video provides an overview of the marsh ecosystem, detailing various organisms within it. It covers producers like marsh hibiscus and reed grass, herbivores such as beetles and muskrats, carnivores including egrets and herons, omnivores like turtles and mosquitoes, decomposers such as bacteria and fungi, and scavengers. Each section includes images and descriptions of these organisms, highlighting their roles in the ecosystem.

Which of the following is a producer found in the marsh ecosystem?

• Marsh Hibiscus

• Great Egret

• Muskrat

• Common Box Turtle

Which of the following is not a producer in the marsh ecosystem?

• Marsh Hibiscus

• Reed Grass

• Button Bush

• Great Egret

What is the name of the marsh herbivore known for its leaf-eating habits?

• Great Blue Heron

• AF Forella Leaf Beetle

• Button Bush

• Reed Grass

Which bird is a carnivore in the marsh ecosystem?

• Common Box Turtle

• Marsh Hibiscus

• Mosquito

• Great Blue Heron

Identify an omnivore that can be found in the marsh.

• Common Box Turtle

• Reed Grass

• Great Egret

• Button Bush

Which of the following is a decomposer in the marsh ecosystem?

• Fire

• Bacteria

• Muskrat

• Great Blue Heron

What role do fungi play in the marsh ecosystem?

• Herbivore

• Producer

• Carnivore

• Decomposer

Which of these is considered a scavenger in the marsh?

• Reed Grass

• Common Box Turtle

• Marsh Hibiscus

• Fire

What is the primary role of bacteria in the marsh ecosystem?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Producer

• Decomposer