Food web, predators and prey

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem, illustrating the feeding relationships between different organisms.

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What is the role of a predator in a food web?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey) for energy, playing a crucial role in controlling prey populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.

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What is the role of prey in a food web?

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Prey are organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators, serving as a food source for higher trophic levels in the food web.

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What happens to the rabbit population if the snake population decreases?

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If the snake population decreases, the rabbit population is likely to increase due to reduced predation pressure.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals, playing a key role as a predator in the food web.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants, serving as a primary consumer in the food web.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals, allowing it to occupy multiple trophic levels in the food web.

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an organism that is at the highest trophic level in a food web, with no natural predators of its own.

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What is the ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems?

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The ultimate source of energy for most ecosystems is the Sun, which provides energy for photosynthesis in plants.

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How do producers fit into the food web?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food web, providing energy for consumers.