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 bolete fungus? select all that apply.
gray fox black racer swallowtail caterpillar
black bear persimmon tree

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the role of bolete fungus

Bolete fungus is a decomposer. Decomposers break down dead organisms (plants and animals) and recycle their matter.

Step2: Check each organism

• Gray fox: When it dies, its matter is decomposed by fungi like bolete fungus.
• Black racer: When it dies, its matter is decomposed by fungi like bolete fungus.
• Swallowtail caterpillar: When it dies, its matter is decomposed by fungi like bolete fungus.
• Black bear: When it dies, its matter is decomposed by fungi like bolete fungus.
• Persimmon tree: When it (parts like leaves, branches when they die or the whole tree at end - of - life) dies, its matter is decomposed by fungi like bolete fungus.

Answer:

gray fox, black racer, swallowtail caterpillar, black bear, persimmon tree