Large predators are found at higher trophic levels, what does this mean in terms of energy loss ?

1 answer:

6 0

Large predators are found at higher trophic levels because specialized bodies are needed to extract the small energy that gets to them.

The energy that gets to successive trophic levels decreases progressively because much of it is lost as heat. This means that a small percentage of the energy from the producers that form the bases of trophic levels to the predators that are somewhat at the top of trophic levels.

With big body size, the bodies of predators are organized into systems that work together to efficiently extract the small energy that gets to them from immediate lower trophic level.

More on the energy from trophic levels can be found here: brainly.com/question/13375401?

You might be interested in

Which era is known as the Age of Mammals? Cenozoic Mesozoic Paleozoic Precambrian

DiKsa [7]

<span>Cenozoic Era........................</span>

5 0

3 years ago

Please answer fast ASAP I give brainliest <br><br><br> All you need is on the photo

lys-0071 [83]

B: a molecule within DNA

3 0

2 years ago

Which method best helps to prevent wind erosion?

Basile [38]

It’s is B i took the test

5 0

3 years ago

How long does it take for weathering to shape earths surface

Alexus [3.1K]

Answer:

The effects of weathering disintegrate and alter mineral and rocks near or at the earth's surface. This shapes the earth's surface through such processes as wind and rain erosion or cracks caused by freezing and thawing. Each process has a distinct effect on rocks and minerals.

6 0

2 years ago

When you hear the term mutation, you usually think of change. But how do mutations influence traits that may be inherited?

lana [24]

Hereditary mutation - may be passed to another generation, occurs in gametes, variation that may enhance survival.

Somatic mutation - not passed from generation to generations, occurs in body cells.

Both- changes in DNA.

<h3><u>Explanation:</u></h3>

Mutations are defined as sudden changes in DNA that takes place by changing a particular nucleotide or a portion of DNA, or even a whole chromosome which has potential to change characters of an organism. Mutation was first proposed by Hugo de Vries who is also known as the Father of Mutation Theory.

Mutations can occur in any cell of body. It may occur in somatic cells, or in germ mother cells. But the mutations that occur in germ mother cells are actually the mutations that are carried forward by the gametes into next generations. Mutation in somatic cells get obliterated as the organism dies. And the Mutation in gamete cells are those mutations which are capable to cause variations in progenies which can led to better survival of the progenies.

3 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers