3 Study this diagram of an ecosystem and answer the questions that follow. Figure 5.10 a What is an ecosystem? b Which number refers to a herbivore? c Which number refers to a: predator il primary consumer, and carnivore? d Does number 2 refer to a herbivore, primary consumer or producer? Suggest a reason for your answer. e Which number refers to an: organism that can influence the ecosystem more than any other organism, and an omnivore? What is an omnivore? f Briefly describe the changes that may result in the ecosystem if organism 4 is removed from the area.

3 Study this diagram of an ecosystem and answer the questions that follow. Figure 5.10 a What is an ecosystem? b Which number refers to a herbivore? c Which number refers to a: predator il primary consumer, and carnivore? d Does number 2 refer to a herbivore, primary consumer or producer? Suggest a reason for your answer. e Which number refers to an: organism that can influence the ecosystem more than any other organism, and an omnivore? What is an omnivore? f Briefly describe the changes that may result in the ecosystem if organism 4 is removed from the area.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter54: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10TYU: A limiting resource does all the following except that it (a) tends to restrict the ecological niche...

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