A conceptual model representing the role, interaction, reaction, and density of essential ecosystem components is shown below. Examine the model and the relationships between the major players (i.e., predator, prey, producer).  The structure's most important role is played by these major players. It's also worth noting that nutrition has been included in the model. This is the abiotic component that has a direct or indirect impact on the interaction.   Question: What can be deduced about the center of the circle?

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A conceptual model representing the role, interaction, reaction, and density of essential ecosystem components is shown below. Examine the model and the relationships between the major players (i.e., predator, prey, producer).  The structure's most important role is played by these major players. It's also worth noting that nutrition has been included in the model. This is the abiotic component that has a direct or indirect impact on the interaction.
 
Question: What can be deduced about the center of the circle?
sea otter
(predator)
Low
High
sea urchin
giant kelp
(prey, grazer)
(producer)
High
Low
Water Nutrients
The Ecosystem Architecture and the Circle of Life.
Transcribed Image Text:sea otter (predator) Low High sea urchin giant kelp (prey, grazer) (producer) High Low Water Nutrients The Ecosystem Architecture and the Circle of Life.
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