Categories of organisms, producers and consumers

Energy Flow Diagram
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Createa diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem.
Includethe following:
sunlight
2 producers
2 consumers
Writea 400- to 525-word summary of your diagram that includes the flowing components:
Describes the major categories of organisms, producers and consumers
Describes the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem
It has been stated that all energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun. Is this represented in your diagram?
Identify the method of energy production for the consumers and producers (photosynthesis, fermentation, or cellular respiration)
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Content (90 points)
Diagram
A diagram is included that illustrates the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem
The diagram includes sunlight; at least 2 producers and at least 3 consumers
xx/30
Summary contents
A description is given of the major categories of organisms, producers and consumers
xx/20
A description is given of the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem
xx/15
An explanation is given on the importance of the direct or indirect energy from the sun
xx/10
The method of energy production is identified for the consumers and producers (photosynthesis, fermentation, or cellular respiration
xx/15
Mechanics (10 points)
No spelling errors
xx/10
Total points (100 points)