interactions between organisms and ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
define energy
A
capacity for an ecosystem to perform
2
Q
what is the rule of energy
A
energy cannot be created or destroyed only transfered
3
Q
what is significant impact of energy in a food chain
A
the amount of energy in a food chain limits the number of animals in that chain
4
Q
what are the three elements of the food web
A
producers
consumers
saprobionts
5
Q
give an example of a saprobiont
A
worm
fungi
6
Q
what is a saprobionts
A
energy released by decomposers and also by detritrors that break down material and release it back into the soil
