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Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy.
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The best explanation for why there are fewer secondary consumers than producers is:
Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.
This concept relates to the energy pyramid, where energy diminishes at each trophic level due to energy loss through metabolic processes and heat, resulting in fewer organisms at higher trophic levels.
