Food Chain Padlet by Kevin Chen

Producer

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:04:50 UTC

There are close to no plants in Tundra ecosystems. The land is usually covered in a layer of permafrost all year-round and plants can’t grow. During spring and summer, the permafrost melts and lets some small plants and ferns grow. One of the plants that grows during that period in the tundra is the Arctic Willow. The Arctic Willow gets its energy through photosynthesis. It is eaten by Muskoxen, Caribou, Arctic Hares and Lemmings. It is a producer. It was believed that the plant had many health benefits.

Primary Consumer

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:06:23 UTC

The Arctic hare eats producer likes the Arctic willow and cotton flower. Animals that eat the Arctic hare are Arctic foxes, snowy owls, and Canadian Lynx. The arctic hare is a primary consumer. Arctic hares burrow into the ground to sleep to keep warm.

Secondary Consumer

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:07:31 UTC

The arctic fox eats primary consumers like the arctic hare. An animal that eat the arctic fox is the polar bear . The arctic fox is a secondary consumer. Their skin changes color throughout the seasons.

Tertiary Consumer

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:08:41 UTC

The polar bear eats secondary and and primary consumers. There are no animals that eat the polar pear. The polar bear is a tertiary consumer. The polar bear has a staggering bite force of 1,200 PSI.

Scavengers

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:09:27 UTC

The raven eats producers and will eat all of the categories if they are dead. Animals that eat the raven are owls and foxes. The raven is a scavenger. Ravens are very smart creasure and are capable of solving simple puzzles.

Decomposers

4002416_3 — 2024-01-19 01:10:28 UTC

The lichen is a fungi that photosynthesizes and breaks down dead matter. Animals like lemmings will eat lichen. The lichen is a decomposer. Lichen can live almost anywhere.