the food chain

A food chain is a simplified representation of how energy and nutrients flow through an ecosystem. It starts with producers, like plants, which convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. These are eaten by primary consumers, such as herbivores. Next, secondary consumers, like carnivores, feed on primary consumers. Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the cycle. This interconnected process highlights the relationships between different organisms and the importance of each role in maintaining ecological balance.