Ecology

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of species within an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a system of interconnected food chains that shows the transfer of energy among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of herbivores in an ecosystem?

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Herbivores are primary consumers that eat plants and are a crucial part of the food chain.

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What is the energy pyramid?

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The energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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Which organisms have the least amount of energy available in an energy pyramid?

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Top predators have the least amount of energy available in an energy pyramid.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms (prey), while prey is the organism that is hunted.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment.

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What is the significance of keystone species?

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Keystone species are crucial for maintaining the structure of an ecosystem; their removal can lead to significant changes.