What is an energy pyramid?
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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to top predators.
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What role do producers play in a food web?
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Producers, such as plants and algae, are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the primary energy source for all other organisms in a food web.
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What is the primary source of energy for aquatic ecosystems?
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The primary source of energy for aquatic ecosystems is sunlight, which is utilized by producers like algae to create energy through photosynthesis.
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How does the introduction of a new predator affect competition in an ecosystem?
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The introduction of a new predator can increase competition among existing predators for food resources, as they must compete with the new predator for the same prey.
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What happens to predator populations if their prey is removed from the ecosystem?
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If a key prey species is removed from the ecosystem, predator populations are likely to decrease due to a lack of food resources.
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What is the significance of competition in a food web?
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Competition in a food web is significant because it influences population dynamics, resource availability, and the overall stability of the ecosystem.
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What are trophic levels in a food web?
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Trophic levels are the hierarchical levels in an ecosystem, categorized by the position of organisms in the food chain, including producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.
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