Understanding River Food Chains: Vital Connections For Aquatic Ecosystems
River food chains sustain aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. They consist of primary producers (plants and algae), primary consumers (herbivores), secondary consumers (carnivores), apex predators (tertiary consumers), and detritivores/decomposers. Interactions within food chains facilitate energy flow and nutrient cycling. However, pollution, environmental contaminants, and habitat degradation impact river food chains, potentially harming…