Give differences: Food chain and food web.
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| Food chain | Food web |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ It is a linear sequence of organisms. | $(1)$ It is an interconnection of many food chains. |
| $(2)$ Organisms at a higher trophic level depend on only one type of organism for food. | $(2)$ There are many alternative food sources available for an organism. |
| $(3)$ Energy flow can be calculated easily. | $(3)$ The calculation of energy flow is complex and difficult. |
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