The table shows the relationships of some organisms that live in a Texas Hill Country habitat.

Question

Organisms Prey of Organism Predator of Organism
Frog Grasshoppers Snakes, hawks
Snake Frogs, grasshoppers Hawks
Hawk Frogs, snakes Horned owls, eagles
Grasshopper Grasses Frogs, snakes


Based on the data in the table, which food chain depicts a correct flow of energy through the Texas Hill Country habitat?

Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk
Snake → Hawk → Frog → Grasshopper
Frog → Grasshopper → Hawk → Snake
Hawk → Snake → Frog → Grasshopper

Answer 1

Based on the relationships provided in the table, the correct flow of energy through the Texas Hill Country habitat can be represented by the following food chain:

Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk

In this food chain:

• The grasshopper is a producer that feeds on grasses.
• The frog is a primary consumer that preys on grasshoppers.
• The snake is a secondary consumer that preys on frogs and grasshoppers.
• The hawk is a tertiary consumer that preys on snakes and frogs.

Thus, the first option (Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk) correctly depicts the flow of energy through the food web as outlined in the table.