Ecosystem Food Web Analysis

This set of flashcards covers the dynamics of an ecosystem food web, including trophic levels, biomass distribution, feeding relationships, and the role of decomposers.

Based on the described food web, which organisms would typically represent the lowest biomass in the ecosystem?

The top predators, such as the Lion, Cheetah, or Snakes.

At which trophic level are the lizards positioned in the food web sequence starting from Green plants?

The third trophic level (secondary consumers).

What is the specific feeding relationship between the Lion and the Cheetah as they both target similar prey?

Competition.

What type of feeding relationship is exhibited between the Cheetah and the Antelope?

Predation (Predator-Prey relationship).

Explain the ecological role of bacteria within this ecosystem.

Bacteria act as decomposers, breaking down dead organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil for producers like green plants.

Which organisms in the food web are classified as primary consumers?

The Antelope and the Locust.

Identify the producer in the provided food web.

Green plants.