Which population of organisms would begin the flow of energy through a desert food web?

A. Coyotes
B. Cactus finch
C. Beaded lizards
D. Mesquite shrubs

The Answer would be D: Mesquite Shrubs as these are plants that produce their own food (called autotrophs) Plants use solar energy, convert it to chemical energy and these can be taken up by other consumers like the Coyotes, Cactus finch and Beaded lizards. These plants are eaten by primary consumers that are in turn eaten by secondary and tertiary consumers. So from the given list, the Mesquite Shrubs would begin the flow of energy through a desert food web

Answered by Greenleafable | 2024-06-10

The answer is D. Mesquite Shrubs

Answered by aj567 | 2024-06-11

The Mesquite Shrubs (option D) begin the flow of energy in a desert food web, acting as primary producers that convert solar energy into food. This energy is then passed on to herbivores, which are eaten by carnivores. Their presence is crucial for maintaining the food web in the desert ecosystem.
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Answered by Greenleafable | 2024-12-26