Food webs like the one shown below generally show
A)consumers only at the secondary level and above.
B)the degree of interdependence between organisms in ecosystems.
C)all of the structures in an ecosystem.
D)less information than a food chain.

Question

Food webs like the one shown below generally show 
A)consumers only at the secondary level and above. 
B)the degree of interdependence between organisms in ecosystems. 
C)all of the structures in an ecosystem. 
D)less information than a food chain.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Food webs show the interconnectedness between different organisms in an ecosystem and the flow of energy and nutrients. It includes producers, consumers at different trophic levels, and decomposers. The fact that there are multiple trophic levels and interdependence between different organisms shows the degree of interdependence in the ecosystem. Thus, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as food webs can include consumers at all trophic levels. Option C is incorrect as food webs do not show all the structures in an ecosystem. Option D is incorrect as food webs provide more information than a food chain.

Food Webs Like the One Shown Below Generally Show