In this scenario, the small fish represents prey. It is a small fish that is eaten by the heron, which makes it the prey in this predator-prey relationship. The fish itself consumes plant material, making it a herbivore as well, but in the context of being eaten by the heron, it is identified as prey.
A small fish eats plant material. Later that day, a heron dives into the water and eats the small fish.
Which type of organism does the small fish represent in this scenario?
parasite
predator
prey
producer
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