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Multiple Choice
Which term describes an interconnection of food chains in an ecosystem?
A
Food web
B
Biomass pyramid
C
Ecological niche
D
Trophic level
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Understand the key terms provided in the question: 'Food web,' 'Biomass pyramid,' 'Ecological niche,' and 'Trophic level.' Each term represents a distinct concept in ecology.
Define 'Food web': A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains within an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow between organisms.
Define 'Biomass pyramid': A biomass pyramid represents the distribution of biomass (total mass of living organisms) across different trophic levels in an ecosystem.
Define 'Ecological niche': An ecological niche refers to the role and position an organism has in its environment, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.
Define 'Trophic level': A trophic level is a step in the food chain or food web, representing the position of an organism in the flow of energy and nutrients (e.g., producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers).