Symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant. the fungus receives energy-rich sugar molecules produced by the plant while passing minerals and nutrients from the soil to the root; send the plant water, minerals, and nutrients (especially phosphorus containing compounds). in exchange, the fungus absorbs some of the sugars the plant produces.

!if we removed the wolf, snake, and hawk from this food web, what best explains the impact it would have? a) the number of producers would increase. b)the number of decomposers would increase. c)the number of primary consumers would increase. d)the numbers of primary consumers would decrease.

How do tides affect the organisms living in intertidal zones? a. no organisms live in intertidal zones due to the tumultuous environment. b. the mechanical forces of the waves keeps the organisms clean. c. only plants live in intertidal zones because the animals float away with the waves and never return. d. the mechanical forces of the waves can dislodge the organisms from their habitat.

Look at the photo of the leaf. which term best describes this leaf?