food chain
consumer
aquatic
decomposer
terrestrial
herbivore
producer
carnivore
In a food chain, a ____________ must eat
other organisms to survive. They can be
carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores.
A __________ shows a relationship among
plants and animals in an environment. It can
be either aquatic or terrestrial.
A _____________ in a food chain breaks
down decayed plants and animals into
smaller pieces that can be used again by
organisms. Examples include mushrooms
and worms.
_____________ food chains are found in
water habitats such as oceans, rivers,
ponds and swamps.
A consumer that eats only plants.
__________ food chains are found in
dry-land habitats such as deserts, forests,
and grasslands.
A consumer that eats only other animals.
In a food chain, a ____________ can make
its own food. An example is a green plant,
which uses sunlight, air and water to make
food.
omnivore
predator
prey
A consumer that eats both plants and other
animals.
An animal that hunts other animals for food.
Lions are such animals.
An animal that is hunted or eaten by other
animals.