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Where did red imported fire ants originally come from?
South America.
What is a producer in a food web?
An organism, such as a plant, that makes its own food.
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living organisms interacting with their nonliving environment.
How many calories does the producer make?
10,000 calories
What are the two Biogeochemical cycles?
Carbon and Nitrogen
What do red imported fire ants use to defend their colonies?
Their painful stings.
What do arrows in a food web show?
The direction energy moves from food to consumer.
What is one density-independent factor that can affect fire ants?
Drought, flooding, or extreme temperatures.
What are the primary consumers?
Grasshoppers, Catepillars, Rabbits, Field Mice
Why is the Carbon cycle important?
Helps plants grow and regulates Earth's climate
Are red imported fire ants herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
Omnivores
Name one organism that red imported fire ants can eat.
Young Rabbits, Birds, and Reptiles
Where are the red imported fire ants located?
California and Puerto Rico
What consumers are the Red Imported Fire Ants?
Secondary
Why is the Nitrogen cycle important?
It modifies soil chemistry, which helps plants grow and stay healthy
How long are Red Imported Fire Ants?
1/8 to 1/4 inches long
What are the type 1?
Deers
What is the population of Red Imported Fire Ants?
A mature colony contains about 100,000 to 500,000 ants
What are the producers?
Grasses, Wildflowers, Oak Trees
What is the Fire Ant's role in the carbon cycle?
Fire ants dig tunnels and move soil, which can affect how carbon breaks down and moves through the soil
How big are the Red Imported Fire ant mounds?
up to 24 inches high
What are the type 3?
Red Important Fire Ants
What community does the Red Imported Fire Ant belong to?
Family Formicidae
What are the tertiary consumers?
Snakes, Hawks
What is a Fire Ant's role in the Nitrogen cycle?
Fire ants move soil and bring food into their nests, altering how nitrogen is distributed in the soil