What are autotrophs?
Ecological Relationships and Food Chains

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, primarily through photosynthesis. Examples include plants and some algae.
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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?
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Producers, such as plants, are organisms that create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain.
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Define omnivore.
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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals for energy.
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What happens to a food chain if a primary consumer is removed?
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The population of secondary consumers may decrease due to a lack of food, which can disrupt the entire food chain.
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What is mutualism?
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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.
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What is commensalism?
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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.
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What is parasitism?
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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another, often harming it.
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