Which of the following is an incorrect statement about food webs?

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Which of the following is an incorrect statement about food webs?

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Food webs show multiple interconnected food chains. Energy flow in a food web is always unidirectional. Primary producers form the base of the food web. Decomposers are not part of food webs. Correct

Explanation

Decomposers are essential in food webs as they break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients.

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