What is the original source of energy for MOST ecosystems?

In this food web, what is the source of energy for the goat?

In this food web, what is the ecosystem role of the kite (eagle)?

In this food web, what is the ecosystem role of the rabbit?

Which organism in this ecosystem is an herbivore?

The Great Horned Owl is protected by law in many states due to its extremely low and declining population size. The law prevents development in areas identified as "crucial habitat" for the Great Horned Owl, including many old-growth forests. Predict the impact on this ecosystem if this law were removed or no longer enforced.

What percent (%) of energy found in each organism is successfully passed on to each trophic level?

What happens to the other 90%?

JUST FOR FUN: What is this animal, which is the cutest animal, and also Mrs. Edlind's favorite animal?

Wasps often lay their eggs just inside the eggs of butterflies. The wasp larva (baby wasps) are able to get lots of nutrients and protection from the butterfly/caterpillar egg while its developing. After the caterpillar is born, the wasps continue lurking in the flesh of the caterpillar, soaking up more nutrients and drinking its blood. The wasp larva must keep its host alive, so it avoids damaging the vital organs.

What type of symbiosis is being described?

All 3 are examples of...

This is a picture of lichen. In this relationship, the algae provide nutrients while the fungus protects the algae from extreme weather.

If you had to guess, what symbiotic relationship do you think is being shown here?

Which is NOT an example of a limiting factor organisms might compete for?