FoodWeb

   

Food webs show how plants and animals are connected in many ways to help them all survive. Food chain follows just one path as animals find food.

FoodChain

FoodChain Definition

A group of organisms interrelated by the fact that each member of the group feeds upon the one below it and is in turn eaten by the organism above it in the chain.

 

FoodWeb Definition

A community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains.

Example

Trees produce acorns which acts as food for many mice and insects, Because there are many mice, the weasels, snakes, and raccons have food. The insects in the acorns also attract birds, skunks and opossums.With the skunks, opossums, weasels and mice around, hawks foxes and owls can find food. They are all connected.