Question

below is a food web from shenandoah national park, a forest ecosystem in virginia.
in this food web, which organisms contain matter that eventually moves to the parasol fungus? select all that apply.
beaver
bobcat
persimmon tree
swallowtail caterpillar
black bear

Explanation:

In a food web, matter moves through the ecosystem. Parasol fungus is a decomposer. Decomposers break down dead organisms (plants and animals) and recycle their matter. The beaver, bobcat, persimmon tree, swallowtail caterpillar, and black bear will eventually die. When they die, the decomposer (parasol fungus) will break down their bodies, and the matter from their bodies will move to the parasol fungus.

Answer:

beaver, bobcat, persimmon tree, swallowtail caterpillar, black bear