Question

Which of the following is the most likely flow of energy in an aquatic ecosystem?
a.
phytoplankton → mammal → zooplankton → fish
b.
phytoplankton → zooplankton → fish → mammal
c.
zooplankton → phytoplankton → mammal → fish
d.
mammal → fish → zooplankton → phytoplankton



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Phytoplankton (producers) → zooplankton (primary consumers) → fish (secondary consumers) → mammal (tertiary consumer) is the correct energy flow.