Producers:
* Plants: Rabbits are herbivores, so their primary food source is plants. This includes grasses, clover, dandelions, herbs, and even some bark and twigs.
Consumers:
* Rabbit: The rabbit is a primary consumer, meaning it eats plants directly.
* Predators:
* Foxes: Rabbits are a common prey item for foxes.
* Hawks: Hawks are aerial predators that hunt rabbits.
* Owls: Owls are nocturnal predators that hunt rabbits.
* Coyotes: Coyotes are opportunistic predators that may include rabbits in their diet.
* Snakes: Some snakes, like garter snakes, prey on young rabbits.
* Domestic Cats: While not a "natural" predator in all environments, domestic cats can be a significant threat to rabbit populations.
Decomposers:
* Bacteria and Fungi: When rabbits die, their bodies are broken down by bacteria and fungi, returning nutrients to the soil.
Food Web Interactions:
* Direct Consumption: The arrow points from the prey to the predator, indicating a direct feeding relationship. For example: Grass → Rabbit → Fox.
* Indirect Interactions: The presence of predators can impact the rabbit population, influencing the amount of vegetation available.
* Competition: Rabbits can compete with other herbivores for food resources.
Factors Influencing the Food Web:
* Habitat: The types of plants available will determine what rabbits can eat.
* Predator Abundance: The number of predators can greatly affect rabbit populations.
* Disease: Diseases can impact rabbit populations and influence the food web.
Remember: This is a simplified representation of a food web. In reality, there are many more interactions and complexities involved.