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The ecosystem is a large community with dynamic interactions between the flora, fauna, and micro organisms within that physical environment (this includes the soil, rocks, water bodies, etc. too). Examples of ecosystems include deserts, prairies, tundra, ponds, forests, plains, to name a few.
There are autotrophs and heterotrophs in each system. The autotrophs provide food for the organisms in the higher level of the Biological Pyramid, while the heterotrophs consume the organisms from the lower level. Consider a very conventional ecological system: the forest.
------------------------------------------------- Level 4 : Decomposers ------------------------------------------------- Level 3 : Secondary Consumers ------------------------------------------------- Level 2 : Primary Consumers ------------------------------------------------- Level 1 : Producers -------------------------------------------------
The lowest of the Pyramid would be the plants that the herbivores eat, like grass, fruits, etc. These are autotrophs. The plants produce the energy from the sunlight and from the nutrients in the soil in which it grows. The animals on the higher level the herbivores consists of rabbits, deer, etc. They are called the primary consumers. The animals in the next level the carnivores can be lions, tigers, etc. There is also another set of heterotrophs, the omnivores that eat plants as well as animals. These are known as the secondary consumers. The last of this level usually include the micro organisms that divulge in breaking down of the dead and decayed organisms back to the soil for the plants to obtain nutrients from.
All biological activity within ecosystem should maintain the energy level balance.
One food chain for the above system would go as follows: Grass -> Rabbits -> Tigers
If the number of tigers is increased, the rabbit population would decrease and the grass growth increases, too. Hence, tigers wouldn’t live longer, eventually, leading to the extinction of two heterotrophs. This leads to imbalance in the Biological Pyramid. This could give rise to lots of environmental problems.
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Are amino acids found in plants animals or both?
Ribosomes are found in both plants and animals.
What are both plants and animals made of?
Plants are made of cells that contain a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animals are made of cells that do not have a cell wall, but contain a nucleus, mitochondria, and various organelles. Both plants and animals are made of organic compounds such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
How do plants and animals help us in brief?
Plants provide oxygen, food, and materials for shelter and clothing. Animals provide companionship, food, labor, and contribute to ecosystems by helping with processes like pollination and seed dispersal. Both plants and animals play crucial roles in maintaining the balance of life on Earth.
What do forest ecosystem animals eat?
Forest ecosystem animals eat a variety of things depending on their species and diet. Herbivores consume plants and fruits, carnivores eat other animals, and omnivores have a diet that includes both plants and animals. Some animals in the forest may also feed on insects or fungi.
Do both plants and animals have chromosomes?
Yes. Plants and Animals have chromosomes because its their DNA. You may think plants can't reproduce, but the pollen in the flower is their cell which bees carry, drops and collects more. I hope this helped!!
Is chloroplast in both plants and animals?
No, only Plants contain chloroplast.
Do all plants and animals have mitochondria?
Yes all plants and animals have mitochondria because they have cells. Mitochondria helps the cells in animals and plants to produce energy that is essential for survival.
Animals and plants are both?
animals and plants are both species
Are amino acids found in plants animals or both?
Ribosomes are found in both plants and animals.
Is the nucleus found in both plants and animals?
All eukaryotic cells whether plants or animals contain true nuclei. Prokaryotic cells have a nuclear region that isn't separated by nuclear membranes.
Do both plants and animals make ATP?
do both plants and animals make atp
Why do plant cells that contain choroplasts also have to contain mitochondria as well?
the plant uses chloroplasts to turn carbon dioxide and water into sugars. as a comparison animals absorb sugars from their diet. however in both plants and animals mitochondria are needed release energy from the sugars this is why plants have both choloplasts and mitochondria.
What are both plants and animals made of?
Plants are made of cells that contain a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animals are made of cells that do not have a cell wall, but contain a nucleus, mitochondria, and various organelles. Both plants and animals are made of organic compounds such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
More about herbivorous omnivorous carnivorous animals?
Herbivorous animals primarily eat plants and vegetation for their source of nutrients. Omnivorous animals consume both plants and animals as part of their diet. Carnivorous animals predominantly feed on other animals as their main food source for energy and nutrients. Each type of diet has evolved based on the specific nutritional requirements of the animals and their ecosystems.
What is omnivore of definition?
Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and meat. An animal that feeds on both plants and animals An animal that feeds on both plants and animals An animal that feeds on both plants and animalsAnimals which eat both plants and flesh of other animals .For example-crow,bear etc.
Animals the eat both plants and animals?
Animals that eat both plants and animals are called omnivores.
Do plants and animals both have plastid?
Animals cells do not have plastid but plants do.
