How to Use This Simulation

Step 1: Select an ecosystem complexity level (Simple, Medium, or Complex).

Step 2: Click on any species in the food web to remove it (simulate extinction).

Step 3: Watch the cascade effects ripple through the ecosystem.

Key concept: Complex food webs with more connections are MORE STABLE because species have multiple food sources!

Healthy
Declining
Critical
Extinct

Ecosystem Stability

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Ecosystem Stats

Species Remaining: 5
Connections Active: 6
Extinctions: 0
Collapse Risk: Low

Actions

Click any species in the food web to remove it

Cascade Log

Click a species to begin...

Key Insight

Select different complexity levels and remove species to see how ecosystem structure affects stability. Notice how complex food webs recover better from species loss!