Multiple Choice
Which factor in the southwestern desert ecosystem is considered abiotic?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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In the context of a typical desert food web, what do scorpions primarily consume?
A
Seeds and fruits
B
Insects and small arthropods
C
Large mammals
D
Cacti and other desert plants
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Understand the concept of a food web: A food web represents the feeding relationships between organisms in an ecosystem. Each organism occupies a specific trophic level based on its diet.
Identify the role of scorpions in the desert food web: Scorpions are predators, meaning they primarily consume other organisms rather than plants or non-living matter.
Analyze the dietary habits of scorpions: Scorpions are known to feed on insects and small arthropods, such as spiders and other small invertebrates, which are abundant in desert ecosystems.
Eliminate incorrect options: Scorpions do not consume seeds, fruits, cacti, or other desert plants, as they are not herbivores. They also do not prey on large mammals, as these are too large for scorpions to capture and consume.
Conclude the correct answer: Based on their predatory nature and diet, scorpions primarily consume insects and small arthropods in a desert food web.
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