Examine the photo below of a very basic food web. In 2-3 sentences, describe what would happen to this ecosystem if the organisms indicated by the circle and arrow did not exist.

Question

Examine the photo below of a very basic food web. In 2-3 sentences, describe what would happen to this ecosystem if the organisms indicated by the circle and arrow did not exist.

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Food Chain
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Grading Considerations:
• Your answer should include the name of the group of organisms circled and what their job/role is in a food web
• Your answer should include an explanation of the effects it would have on the ecosystem if those organisms did not exist. In other words, why are they so important?
• Your answer should be in 2-3 sentences. In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 4 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely and to the point is evidence for your understanding of the topic.

Answer 1

If the organisms indicated by the circle and arrow in the photo (producers) did not exist, the entire ecosystem would collapse. Producers are essential for providing the initial source of energy through photosynthesis, which is then transferred to the primary consumers (herbivores) and subsequently to the secondary consumers (carnivores). Without producers, the entire food web would break down, leading to the extinction of higher trophic levels and a significant disruption in the balance of the ecosystem.