Ecosystems

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The producers, which are usually plants, represent the largest biomass in an ecosystem. They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, providing food for consumers at higher trophic levels.

Wool is abiotic, meaning it is a non-living component of an ecosystem. Although it is derived from animals, specifically sheep, it does not possess the characteristics of biotic factors such as growth, metabolism, or interacting between organisms. Therefore, wool is not considered a biotic factor.

Wind, humidity, and rocks all play important roles in shaping terrestrial ecosystems. Wind can disperse seeds, pollens, and nutrients, while humidity influences plant growth and soil moisture levels. Rocks provide habitats for various organisms and influence soil composition and nutrient availability. Together, these elements contribute to the overall structure and functioning of terrestrial ecosystems.

The sun provides energy for all ecosystems on Earth through photosynthesis. Plants and algae use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which is then used as energy by other organisms through the food chain.

The population of prey species may increase due to reduced predation pressure. This could lead to changes in vegetation, as increased grazing from prey species could impact plant communities. Additionally, there may be a decrease in species diversity as the predator is no longer controlling prey populations.

Some limiting factors for toucans include deforestation, which reduces their natural habitat and food sources, as well as illegal pet trade, hunting, and pollution. Climate change can also impact their habitat and food availability, making it more challenging for toucans to survive in the wild.

Water lilies are usually biotic, some are abiotic, but most are biotic

Ticks do not suck blood from leeches. Leeches are blood-sucking parasites themselves, while ticks feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles. They have different feeding behaviors and habitats.

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Factors such as food availability, competition for resources, predation, disease, and habitat space can restrict the number of individual organisms that can live in an ecosystem. These factors determine the carrying capacity of the ecosystem, which is the maximum population size that the environment can sustain over time.

Competition among organisms for limited resources can arise, leading to natural selection and the development of adaptations that improve an organism's ability to access those resources. This competition can also drive species to occupy different niches within the ecosystem to reduce direct competition.

An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. Estuaries are typically brackish in nature and provide vital habitats for various marine and terrestrial species. They also serve as important locations for nutrient cycling and sediment accumulation.

Yes, a cowfish is a type of fish that belongs to the family Ostraciidae. They are known for their unique box-like shape and horn-like appendages on their heads. Cowfish are often found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.

a daffodil is a producer

The energy lost between trophic levels is used to keep the organisms in that level alive. For example a rabbit eats some grass. It then has to spend energy to do everything from breathing to moving. It has to expend energy to keep its body temperature high, etc etc. A rabbit who has run around the world 500 times wouldn't provide any more energy to a wolf than one who had sat still its whole life, but it would have eaten far more grass.

An adaptation must fit the environment -Apex

sunlight.

Not sure if you are asking about the food chain, or the food pyramid, so I'll answer both:

The higher you are on the food chain (near the top of the pyramid), the less likely you are to be eaten. Plants are at the bottom of the food chain, because almost everything eats plant matter, however very few plants eat meat! Animals are higher on the chain, and humans are near the top. Just remember, animals will eat humans too, but we are typically smarter so we can out gun an animal.

The higher you go on the food pyramid, the less servings you are supposed to eat. Breads and cereals are at the bottom, which means we are supposed to eat more servings of them than say, meat.

I'm unable to display images or specific files. However, you can create a worksheet named "Food Chains and Webs," which is also known as "Name that Critter," by listing different organisms in an ecosystem and asking students to identify their roles in the food web. Include questions that prompt students to think about the interdependence of organisms in the ecosystem.

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Yes, diverse ecosystems are generally more stable because they are better able to withstand disturbances or changes. This is because different species have varying responses to environmental changes, reducing the overall impact on the ecosystem as a whole. In contrast, ecosystems with low diversity are more vulnerable to collapse if a single species is threatened or removed.

There is not a lot of biodiversity; so there are large populations but little variety amongst the environment.

Water lilies are usually biotic, some are abiotic, but most are biotic

Biotic, anything derived from something biotic or something that was once biotic is too considered biotic.