food chain
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A series of living things in which each one is eaten by the next, showing how energy passes through an ecosystem.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Grass, rabbits, and foxes form a simple _____."
Answer: food chain
In your own words, what does "food chain" mean?
A series of living things in which each one is eaten by the next, showing how energy passes through an ecosystem.
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