What happens when a necessary species disappears from the food web?
In this 45 minute class, we will be learning how food webs work, and why every species is necessary for ecosystems to balance and thrive (no matter how small!). We will discuss how each species' dietary requirements and environmental role affect food chains, whether they are an herbivore or carnivore, or where they land on the trophic energy pyramid. Understanding the differences in diets and environmental roles is essential...