A ________ is a model that shows how ________ flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to fill in the blank with the correct term that describes a model showing how flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships.
Answer
A food web; energy
The final answer is: A food web is a model that shows how energy flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: A food web is a model that shows how energy flows in an ecosystem through feeding relationships.
More Information
A food web provides a more complex representation of ecosystem interactions than a food chain, showing multiple pathways through which energy and nutrients flow among organisms.
Tips
Confusing food chains with food webs is common; remember, chains are linear and webs are complex and interconnected.
Sources
- Food Web: Concept and Applications | Learn Science at Scitable - nature.com
- Food chains & food webs (article) | Ecology - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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