Producers play a crucial role in a food web as they are the primary source of energy for all other organisms within that system. They are typically plants or photosynthetic organisms that convert sunlight into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. This energy is then available to consumers, such as herbivores, which eat the producers, and subsequently to higher-level consumers, including carnivores and omnivores. Producers form the base of the food web, supporting the entire ecosystem by providing the necessary energy and nutrients for all other trophic levels.
Answer the following questions based on page 3 (the Overview) and the information you have learned in this unit.
What role do producers play in a food web?
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