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Food chains in nature are not independent from each other. They are interconnected because one organism may appear in several food chains. What do these interconnected food chains together form?

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The interconnected food chains constitute a food web. In a food web, numerous food chains are interlinked and this connection is important for maintaining the balance of nature.

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