Trout Are Made of Trees

Autumn leaves fall into the river and turn soggy. Bacteria eat the leaves and algae soften them. Caddisflies shred and eat the leaves and algae. From leaves to bacteria to insects, the things we eat become a part of us. When a family goes fishing in a stream full of fallen leaves, the trout they eat are made of many plants and animals. Here is a simple look at the food chain. Full-color mixed-media collage. Resource list