10% The efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels is an important factor in the functioning of an ecosystem. On average, only about 10% of energy is transferred between trophic levels. This means that when energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next, only 10% of the energy is actually used by the […]
Herbivores are animals that primarily eat producers, such as plants, algae, and some types of bacteria. Examples of herbivores include rabbits, deer, cows, sheep, goats, and many types of insects. Consumer (food chain) Living creatures that eat organisms from a different population A consumer in a food chain is a living creature that eats organisms […]
Another way producers convert energy is through chemosynthesis. This is a process by which organisms use chemical energy to convert inorganic molecules into organic molecules. This process is used by some bacteria and other organisms that live in extreme environments, such as the deep sea, where sunlight is not available. Autotroph “Producer (biology)” redirects here. […]
