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Across
  1. 3. the source of all energy for an ecosystem
  2. 5. this keystone species feeds on sea urchins and prevents them from over consuming the kelp forests
  3. 8. an earthworm is an example of this, it breaks down dead organic matter
  4. 9. the scientific name for the specific sugar that producers create
  5. 11. this type of selection is when a population converges towards the average trait
Down
  1. 1. an animal that eats an animal that eats a plant is a _____________ consumer
  2. 2. the grocery store had none of this eating utensil and Mr Connor had to improvise
  3. 4. this major soccer tournament began yesterday
  4. 6. producers are also an example of this term, it means they eat food they produce themselves
  5. 7. this National Park made the bold decision to reintroduce Wolves to help balance the Elk population
  6. 10. in order for evolution to be possible, there needs to be genetic ___________ (differences in traits)
  7. 12. a trait an animal develops to better suit its environment