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7 food webs

I n the middle of the pet store, Mr. Wei had put up a large enclosure. Part terrarium, part animal cage it was home to a variety of plants, mushrooms, and small animals. From where he was standing, Jesse could see grasshoppers, butterflies, and a large, brown bug that looked very much like a stick. Mr. Wei walked over with a spray bottle and some pieces of lettuce. “I need to keep the plants moist in here,” he explained. “And someone in here really likes lettuce. I’m not sure which ani- mal it is, but they eat it up pretty quick.”

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