Disruption to food webs and chains Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term interdependence?
A
The way in which living organisms depend on each other to survive, grow and reproduce
2
Q
What is meant by the term population?
A
The number of organisms of the same type that live in the same area
3
Q
Do population number stay the same?
A
No, they are constantly changing. The change in one population has a direct effect on the size of another population.
4
Q
What would happen if the numbers of the producer population fell?
A
The herbivore population numbers would fall, followed by the numbers of consumers because they are dependent on each other
5
Q
What is meant by the term bioaccumulation?
A
The build up of chemicals in a food chain
