Trees in the forest provide shelter. - Small mammals, like squirrels, use these trees as nesting sites and sources of food., Fallen leaves decompose on the forest floor. - Decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria, break them down, releasing nutrients back into the soil for plants., Deer graze on shrubs and young plants. - By feeding on these plants, deer help control vegetation growth and maintain balance in the ecosystem., Insects pollinate flowers in the forest. - This helps plants reproduce, ensuring that new plant generations grow in the ecosystem., Birds of prey, such as owls, hunt small mammals. - Predation by owls helps control the population of rodents, preventing overgrazing of plant life., Sunlight reaches the forest floor through gaps in the canopy. - Plants that thrive in low-light conditions, like ferns, use this sunlight to carry out photosynthesis., Rainwater falls in the forest. - Water is absorbed by the soil, which nourishes the trees and supports plant growth., The forest floor is rich in organic material. - Nutrient cycling through decomposers provides essential elements to support plant growth and other organisms.,

Interdependence food webs - AQA

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