Question

In one or two sentences, choose an ecosystem and describe a food chain within that ecosystem, giving examples of producers and consumers. (2 points)

Answer 1

In a marine ecosystem, the food chain could start with phytoplankton as the producer, which is then consumed by zooplankton, small fish, bigger fish, and eventually a predator such as a shark or killer whale. Example of producer: Phytoplankton. Example of consumers: Zooplankton, small fish, bigger fish and predator like a shark.