Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms belonging to a number of lower trophic levels constitute*1 pointFood webFood chainEcological pyramidEcosystem
Question
Organisms of a higher trophic level which feed on several types of organisms belonging to a number of lower trophic levels constitute*1 pointFood webFood chainEcological pyramidEcosystem
Solution
The correct answer is Food web.
Here's why:
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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another. In a food chain, each organism occupies a specific trophic level (position in the food chain), such as primary producer, secondary consumer, etc.
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An ecological pyramid (also called trophic pyramid or energy pyramid) is a graphical representation designed to show the biomass or biomass productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem.
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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
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A food web, on the other hand, is a series of interconnected food chains. It shows the energy flow through part of an ecosystem. Organisms in a food web are grouped into trophic levels, and they can belong to multiple trophic levels, as they can feed on several types of organisms and be fed upon by several types of organisms. This is the scenario described in the question.
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