The interlocking and interdependent network of multiple food chains in an ecosystem is called a:
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Correct answer: Food web
A food web provides a more realistic representation of energy flow than a single food chain because most organisms feed on more than one type of prey or plant. It demonstrates the complexity of ecological interactions.
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