Asked by magalys deljesus on Jun 16, 2024
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The percent of usable energy transferred as biomass from one trophic level to the next is called ___________________________________.
Usable Energy
Energy in forms that can be directly used by humans or converted to other forms of energy for work, including mechanical, electrical, and chemical energies.
Biomass
The total mass of all living organisms in a specific area or volume; often used as a renewable energy source derived from plant and animal material.
Trophic Level
The position an organism occupies in a food chain, defined by the number of steps it is from the primary source of energy (usually the sun); it indicates the organism's role in the transfer of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem.
- Acknowledge the responsibilities of specific trophic levels and organisms in ecosystems and their interactions with energy.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the responsibilities of specific trophic levels and organisms in ecosystems and their interactions with energy.