Question

How are even small animals important in an ecosystem?


NCERT Class VIII
Science - Exemplar Problems

Chapter 7. Conservation of Plants and Animals

Answer 1

The food chain is the main part of the ecosystem and the small animals play a vital role in this food chain.

The whole ecosystem gets shattered if there are no small animals. The larger animals consume the small animals and therefore the food chain structure a pyramid eco-system.

Each living particle contributes something to the ecosystem.

Answer 2

Answer:

Small animals might be small in size but their role in ecosystem cannot be ignored.They are important in an ecosystem as they form part of food chains and food web

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