A chemical was introduced into a pond, killing all the floating water plants. Which organism in the food web below would be affected LAST?
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Step 1: Plants are producers (base of the web).
Step [2-9]: Energy flow goes from plants → larvae → small fish → large fish → Heron.
Step [2-9]: The top predator (Heron) is furthest from the impact and will be affected last as the food shortage travels up the chain.
Correct answer: Heron
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