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A food web is, to put it simply, a much more complex version of a food chain. A food chain goes in increasing order of what eats what, but a food web shows all of the connections between all of the living organisms in the habitat that relate to the predator/prey relationship.

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What is the primary difference between interaction webs and food webs?

Food webs specifically show the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem via feeding relationships, while interaction webs include other types of relationships such as competition, predation, and mutualism. Interaction webs provide a more comprehensive view of the complex interactions within an ecosystem beyond just who eats whom.


What two major elements make up most food webs?

There is only two general types of food webs: land and marine life.but there are probably many that have a specific animal in them.


What are the differences between classical food web and present food web?

Classical food webs are simplified representations of energy flow in an ecosystem, while present food webs are more complex and inclusive of a wider range of organisms and interactions. Present food webs also consider more factors like human impacts, climate change, and invasive species. Additionally, present food webs may incorporate networks of interactions rather than linear chains of energy transfer.


Importance of food chains and webs?

Food webs are important because they show how energy passes from one animal to another and it tell scientists more about the animals.


Why does energy flow and chemicals cycle through food webs?

Energy flows through food webs because it is transferred from one organism to another as they consume each other. Chemicals cycle through food webs as they are taken up by organisms, released back into the environment through waste and decomposition processes, and then taken up again by other organisms in a continuous cycle to support life.

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What do you call it when may food chains link?

food webs.


How are food chansand food webs different?

Food chains and food webs are different. This is because the webs have more relative food choices whereas the chains are limited.


What do food webs show us what food chains dont?

Food webs and food chains are mostly the same


Do food webs only contain animals?

No, grass is in food webs too... but its at the bottom.


What are the two types of global food webs and how they are connected?

Global food webs include webs that begin on land and webs that begin in water. These are both connect because they are both part of Global warming and both relate to food webs. you know hat i mean right?


What are two types of global food webs and how are they connected?

Global food webs include webs that begin on land and webs that begin in water. These are both connect because they are both part of Global warming and both relate to food webs. you know hat i mean right?


How many types of food webs are there and what are they?

there are four types of food webs. Ask your science teacher she or he will know.


Where are most food webs found?

Rain forests and stuff. I don't know. What kind of food webs?


What is the primary difference between interaction webs and food webs?

Food webs specifically show the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem via feeding relationships, while interaction webs include other types of relationships such as competition, predation, and mutualism. Interaction webs provide a more comprehensive view of the complex interactions within an ecosystem beyond just who eats whom.


What is an example of a simple food web?

The Woodlands Junior school puts out an excellent example of food webs and food chains for students. I will provide a link for you to see what they have come up with as examples.


Why is there competition in food chains and food webs?

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How do spiders get there food?

by their webs