Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight by the process of photosynthesis.

Animal that eats other animals or plants.

An animal that is eaten by another animal.

An animal that eats other animals.

Organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.

Part of a food web, starting with a producer and ending with a top predator. This diagram shows

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Ecosystems 1

Food Chains and Webs

Question	Answer
Producer	Green plant or algae that makes its own food using sunlight by the process of photosynthesis.
Consumer	Animal that eats other animals or plants.
Prey	An animal that is eaten by another animal.
Predator	An animal that eats other animals.
Decomposer	Organism that breaks down dead plant and animal material so nutrients can be recycled back to the soil or water.
Food chain	Part of a food web, starting with a producer and ending with a top predator. This diagram shows