Tube worms/producers activity- Is the giant tube worm REALLY a producer?

"Is the giant tube worm, Riftia pachyptila, REALLY a producer?"

This is a question that has no easy 'correct' answer! I want you to make a claim about if YOU think Riftia pachyptila should be considered a producer or if it should be considered a consumer. Then, I want you to defend your claim with evidence! 

To receive full credit for this activity, you must do the following:

1. clearly state your claim on if you think the giant tube worm, Riftia pachyptila, should be considered a producer or a consumer.

2. Explain, in your own words, what makes an organism a 'producer.'

3. Explain, in your own words, what makes an organism a 'consumer.'

4. Provide at least TWO pieces of evidence that back up your claim about Riftia Pachyptila! 

Your claim cannot be "I think it is both like a producer and a consumer," even if that is what you honestly believe!!!!! PICK A SIDE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT

and as always, if you have questions, email me.

anna.drahos@canyonsdistrict.org