food web

American  

[food web] / ˈfud ˌwɛb /

noun

Ecology.

1. a series of organisms related by predator-prey and consumer-resource interactions; the entirety of interrelated food chains in an ecological community.

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food web British  

noun

1. a combination of food chains that integrate to form a network

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food web Scientific  

1. See under food chain

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Etymology

Origin of food web

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Marine annelids are found across nearly all ocean environments, where they help mix sediments, recycle nutrients, signal pollution levels, and support marine food webs.

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"In some of the examined regions, simplified food webs indicate that these ecosystems are already damaged and may therefore be more susceptible to disruptions."

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These microscopic plants form the foundation of the food web, feeding krill that sustain penguins, seals, and whales.

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Instead, they argue that complex food web dynamics require careful analysis and strong evidence.

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SAR11 bacteria play a central role in ocean carbon cycling, helping regulate how carbon moves through marine food webs.

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