Question

name: date: what is an ecosystem? an ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms in an environment. an ecosystem consists of the living and non - living things within an area. this includes all things that are essential for the survival of life. when most people think of an ecosystem, they think of the living things that interact with each other in a habitat. however, ecosystems also include non - living things such as water, rocks, soil, and sand. all components of an ecosystem have an important role to play. living things can either be producers, consumers, or decomposers: producers are living things that make their own food from the sun, water, and soil. consumers are living things that do not make their own food. all animals are consumers because they get energy from eating food. a food chain shows how different consumers get their energy. decomposers are living things that get their energy by breaking down dead plants and animals. identify the producers, consumers, and decomposers in the image below. producer consumer decomposer

Explanation:

Producers make their own food from sun, water and soil. In the image, plants are producers. Consumers get energy from eating food. Animals like the deer and the wolf are consumers. Decomposers break down dead plants and animals. Mushrooms in the image are decomposers.

Answer:

Producer: Plants
Consumer: Deer, Wolf
Decomposer: Mushrooms