Food Chains and Food Webs

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What are animals that eat only plants called?

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Herbivores are animals that eat only plants.

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Which organism receives energy from the snake?

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The hawk receives energy from the snake.

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What are the organisms that break down dead stuff?

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Decomposers are organisms that break down dead stuff.

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What role do bacteria, fungi, and worms serve in an ecosystem?

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Bacteria, fungi, and worms serve as decomposers in an ecosystem.

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What happens to the rabbit population when bobcats move into their area?

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The rabbit population may decrease when bobcats move into their area.

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What do we call the plants in a food chain?

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Producers are the plants in a food chain.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the top predator in a food chain?

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The top predator is the organism that has no natural enemies in its ecosystem.

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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.