Asked by Jordan Ratliff on Jun 29, 2024
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Which term refers to a complex feeding pattern for consumers in an ecosystem?
A) trophic level
B) pyramid of energy
C) food chain
D) food web
Food Web
A network of interlinked food chains in an ecosystem, showing how each organism is food for the next level.
Complex Feeding
Refers to the intricate interactions and food webs in ecosystems, involving multiple levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers.
- Familiarize oneself with the aspects of food chains, trophic levels, and the transfer of energy within an ecosystem.
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Nicholas FosterJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A food web refers to a complex feeding pattern in which multiple food chains intersect in an ecosystem, showing the various pathways in which energy and nutrients flow between different species. Trophic level refers to the position of an organism in the food chain, Pyramid of energy refers to the graphical representation of the flow of energy between different trophic levels, and Food chain refers to the linear sequence of organisms in which one organism is eaten by another. None of these options fully capture the complexity of a feeding pattern in an ecosystem.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the aspects of food chains, trophic levels, and the transfer of energy within an ecosystem.