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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

<ul>
	<li>Ecologists use a cool system called &#39;trophic levels&#39; to group organisms based on
	<ul>
		<li>How they get their energy 🔥</li>
		<li>The carbon compounds they use 🧪</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>This helps to identify where organisms stand in the grand food chain of life! 🍔➡️🐆</li>
</ul>

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Imagine the food chain as a party where everyone has a role to play! Let&#39;s see where our organisms fit in

<ul>
	<li>Primary Consumers 🌽: These are the veggie-lovers! They munch on plants and get energy directly from them.</li>
	<li>Secondary Consumers 🍗: Meet the meat-lovers. They snack on primary consumers.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Some cool organisms, like the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), don&#39;t stick to one role at our food fiesta.
	<ul>
		<li>Red Fox&#39;s Usual Gig: Most of the time, Mr. Fox is in the meat-lovers club, munching on primary consumers, which places him as a secondary consumer.</li>
		<li>Red Fox&#39;s Veggie Days: Surprise! Sometimes, this crafty fox has a salad, eating leaves, roots, fruits, and seeds. This makes him jump the line and hang with the primary consumers for a bit!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example 🌍

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	<li>Humans! Just like our fox friend, we eat a variety of foods. Some days we enjoy a juicy steak (acting as secondary consumers) and other days we might just munch on some fresh veggies or fruits (acting as primary consumers).</li>
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<ul>
	<li>Trophic levels are like name tags at a big ecological party, showing who eats what.</li>
	<li>Organisms can wear different name tags (or be in different trophic levels) depending on their diet.</li>
	<li>Life is dynamic! Nature is full of surprises, with creatures like the red fox shaking things up in the food chain.</li>
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Remember: Just like ordering both a burger and a salad, many creatures enjoy a varied menu. Happy studying and keep exploring the wonders of the food chain fiesta! 🎉📚🍎🍔🦁

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