In these feedback loops, flow of energy propels nutrients from autotrophs through food chains to decomposers where the nutrients recycle back to autotrophs. An increase or decrease in ecosystem level flows caused by environmental variations triggers an increase or decrease of the populations that ...
snapper fish are secondary consumers, and herons are tertiary consumers.\n- Decomposers: The diagram includes bacteria and dead organic matter, highlighting the role of decomposers in breaking down dead organisms and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem." } ] "data_source_cls": "OneVision:...
2. Identifying Components of Ecosystem: - An ecosystem consists of biotic components (like autotrophs, heterotrophs, and decomposers) and abiotic components (like sunlight, water, and minerals). Each of these components plays a role in the functioning of the ecosystem. 3. Recognizing the Key ...
Molluscs, such as snails, slugs, and mussels, are a distinct group of spineless animals and play vital roles in the ecosystem (Fortunato2015; Rosenberg2014; Vaughn and Hakenkamp2001). The snail species have been used as a food source in different regions worldwide (Hill et al.2015; Ngenwi...
Petti * Department of Science and Health, EnviroCORE, Institute of Technology Carlow, R93 V960 Carlow, Ireland; stephanie.coakley@Itcarlow.ie * Correspondence: Carloalberto.petti@Itcarlow.ie Simple Summary: Plants and animals are a part of a larger system, commonly referred to as an ecosystem....