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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.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
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 statement reflects the concept of energy transfer in ecological pyramids, where only a small fraction (approximately 10%) of the energy from one trophic level is available to the next. As a result, fewer organisms can be supported at higher trophic levels, leading to a smaller number of secondary consumers compared to producers.
