It is a distinct set of species, disproportionately integrated with certain other elements (e.g., the consumers who eat the food) through food, energy, and nutrient chains.
(It; is; a distinct set of species, disproportionately integrated with certain other elements (e.g., the consumers who eat the food) through food, energy, and nutrient chains) (a distinct set of species; disproportionately integrated; with certain other elements) (e.g., the consumers; eat; the food)
It a distinct set of species e.g., the consumers
is disproportionately integrated eat
a distinct set of species, disproportionately integrated with certain other elements (e.g., the consumers who eat the food) through food, energy, and nutrient chains
with certain other elements
the food