How many primary consumers are there? Which organism would be affected if the aphids suddenly died? What could happen to the spider population if the caterpillars are killed?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how many primary consumers are present in the provided food web. Primary consumers are organisms that eat primary producers (plants). The user also needs to identify the possible impact on the spider population if caterpillars are eliminated.
Answer
5 primary consumers. Spiders affected if aphids die. Spider population might decline if caterpillars are killed.
- There are 5 primary consumers: Rabbit, Caterpillar, Vole, Slug, Grasshopper.
- If aphids die, spiders would be affected.
- If caterpillars are killed, spiders might decline due to less available food.
Answer for screen readers
- There are 5 primary consumers: Rabbit, Caterpillar, Vole, Slug, Grasshopper.
- If aphids die, spiders would be affected.
- If caterpillars are killed, spiders might decline due to less available food.
More Information
Primary consumers primarily eat plants. In this food web, spiders rely on both aphids and caterpillars as a food source, making their availability crucial.
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