Exploring Nature Science Education Resource:
Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science Resources for K-12
African Rainforest Food Web
This is an African Rainforest Food Web. See if you can identify all the parts of the food web that make this a functioning, healthy ecosystem. Look for:
The Producers - the trees, shrubs and plants.
The Primary Consumers – the okapi, mouse deer, monkeys, chimps, and apes.
The Secondary Consumers – the genet (tree cat) and eagle.
The Scavengers – the mouse deer and monkeys.
The Decomposers or Detrivores – mushrooms, insects and microorganisms.
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Amsel, Sheri. "African Rainforest Food Web" Exploring Nature Educational Resource ©2005-2020. February 24, 2020
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