Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in a marine ecosystem?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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Why is it important to understand feeding relationships in an ecosystem?
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To determine the reproductive rates of species
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To measure the biodiversity of the ecosystem
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To understand the flow of energy and nutrients through the ecosystem
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To identify the primary producers in the ecosystem
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Understand that feeding relationships in an ecosystem are crucial for understanding how energy and nutrients move through the ecosystem. This is because organisms are interconnected through food chains and food webs.
Recognize that primary producers, such as plants and algae, are the foundation of these feeding relationships. They convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which is then available to other organisms in the ecosystem.
Identify that consumers, such as herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, rely on primary producers and other consumers for energy and nutrients. This creates a flow of energy from one trophic level to the next.
Acknowledge that decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, play a vital role in breaking down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil, and completing the nutrient cycle.
Realize that understanding these relationships helps ecologists measure ecosystem health, biodiversity, and the impact of changes or disruptions within the ecosystem.
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