To function, ecosystems require an input of energy. Where does this energy come from?

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parasitism and predation, one organism benefits at the expense of another. What is the difference between the two processes
DrBob answered this for you last night.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1195096465.1195097566

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ok I know the 1st part. but I can not find the answer to the 2nd part. Please help
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