Chapter 5: Energy In Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
What are the conditions needed for decay?
A
Need to be warm.
Need to be moist.
2
Q
How does the decay process recycle nutrients?
A
Detritus feeders- such as maggots and worms start the process of decay by eating dead animals and produce waste material. The decomposes then digest everything including dead animals, plants and detritus feeders plus waste. They use the nutrients to grow and reproduce.
The waste of the decomposers are:
- carbon dioxide
- water
- nutrients plants can use.
3
Q
What is a pyramid of biomass?
A
The amount of biomass at each stage of a food chain.
