Create your own food web. Select an ecosystem for example a forest.
After you chose your ecosystem fill out this page.
Decomposers
1
2
3
4.
Producers
* how much energy do they get from the sun*
1 ( energy)
2 ( energy)
3 ( energy)
4 ( energy)
primary consumers
* how much energy do they get from the sun*
*Are they herbivores, omnivores or carnivores*
1 ( energy and classification)
2 ( energy and classification)
3 ( energy and classification)
4 ( energy and classification)
secondary consumers
* how much energy do they get from the sun*
*Are they herbivores, omnivores or carnivores*
1 ( energy and classification)
2 ( energy and classification)
3 ( energy and classification)
4 ( energy and classification)
Tertiary consumers
* how much energy do they get from the sun*
*Are they herbivores, omnivores or carnivores*
1 ( energy and classification)
2 ( energy and classification)
3 ( energy and classification)
4 ( energy and classification)
In order to create a food web for a forest ecosystem, you will need to understand the different components of the ecosystem and the relationships between them. Here's an example of how you can fill out the information for each level of the food web:
Decomposers:
1. Bacteria - Decomposers break down dead organic matter and release nutrients back into the environment.
2. Fungi - Another type of decomposer that plays a crucial role in the decomposition process.
3. Earthworms - Earthworms feed on dead plant material and contribute to the breakdown of organic matter.
4. Beetles - Some beetles assist in the decomposition process by consuming decaying plant matter.
Producers:
These are organisms that can convert sunlight into energy through the process of photosynthesis.
1. Trees - Trees are the primary producers in a forest ecosystem. They obtain energy from the sun and convert it into usable forms.
2. Shrubs - Smaller plants like shrubs also produce their own energy through photosynthesis.
3. Grasses - In some areas of the forest, grasses are the dominant producers.
4. Mosses - Mosses can grow on the forest floor and absorb sunlight energy.
Primary Consumers:
These organisms consume the producers (plants) for energy.
1. Deer - Herbivore (energy from plants).
2. Squirrels - Omnivore (energy from both plants and small animals).
3. Rabbits - Herbivore (energy from plants).
4. Insects - Some insects such as caterpillars are herbivores, while others like ants can be omnivores.
Secondary Consumers:
These organisms feed on primary consumers for energy.
1. Foxes - Carnivore (energy from small animals).
2. Hawks - Carnivore (energy from small animals).
3. Snakes - Carnivore (energy from small animals).
4. Spiders - Carnivore (energy from insects).
Tertiary Consumers:
These organisms are at the top of the food chain and generally consume secondary consumers.
1. Wolves - Carnivore (energy from larger animals).
2. Eagles - Carnivore (energy from smaller animals).
3. Owls - Carnivore (energy from small animals).
4. Bobcats - Carnivore (energy from smaller animals).
Please note that this is just one example of a food web in a forest ecosystem, and there may be variations based on specific locations and ecosystems.