Who Eats Whom
Age 8 · Animals
A caterpillar eats a leaf, and then a bird eats the caterpillar. The arrows point from the food to the animal that eats it.
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Age 8: open this week
Browse Age 8In the picture
- Oak leaf: a plant that makes its own food from sunlight
- Caterpillar: a plant-eater that eats the leaf
- Blue tit: a meat-eater that eats the caterpillar
Examples
- Grass is eaten by a rabbit, and the rabbit is eaten by a fox.
- Seeds are eaten by a mouse, and the mouse is eaten by an owl.
Key takeaways
- Every food chain starts with a plant.
- The arrow points from the food to the eater.
Quiz: Who Eats Whom (Age 8)
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What does every food chain start with?
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In a food chain, which way does the arrow point?
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A caterpillar eats a leaf, and then a bird eats the caterpillar. What kind of eater is the bird?
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