
Guide 5A
Food Webs
Follow who eats who and more.
In this guide you will examine feeding strategies necessary for obtaining nutrients and energy.
Video Overview
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Food Webs Contents
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Food Webs Objectives
Feeding Strategies
Describe different feeding strategies and the structures animals possess to make these strategies possible.
Nutrients & Energy
Describe animal nutrient and energy requirements, including their availability in food sources.
Water Management
Discuss the animal need for water as well as the structures and behaviors related to water management.
Food Webs
Map the nutrient cycling and energy flow through the trophic levels of a terrestrial and an aquatic food web.
Herbivory
Provide examples of herbivores, including their structures and reliance on producers.