Energy Flow in Ecosystems

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What is energy flow in ecosystems?

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Energy flow in ecosystems refers to the transfer of energy from one organism to another through food chains and food webs.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that can make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, such as plants and phytoplankton.

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What happens if the number of producers decreases?

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If the number of producers decreases, it affects all organisms in the food web, as they rely on producers for energy.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What are consumers?

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Consumers are organisms that cannot make their own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What are decomposers?

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Decomposers are organisms like bacteria and fungi that break down dead plants and animals, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as water, soil, sunlight, and temperature.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.