Question

The food web is constituted by:

• A. Relationship between the organisms and the environment
• B. Relationship between plants and animals
• C. Various interlinked food chains in an ecosystem
• D. Relationship between animals and the environment

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Various interlinked food chains in an ecosystem

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. A food web describes the relationship between different taxonomic groups (also described as nodes) falling under different ecosystems based on food habits.
2. It helps to determine the flow of energy across various groups as it represents what eats what is in an ecological pyramid.
3. A food web is a collection of food chains, i.e., the transfer of energy from organism to organism.
4. Food web is constituted by various interlinked and interdependent food chains in a community.
5. It is also called a consumer-resource system.

Final answer: The food web is constituted by various interlinked food chains in an ecosystem.