Eventually, all of the energy that enters the ecosystem is lost in the form of heat.
The relationship between the hermit crabs and the snails is A.commensalism
Why? Commensalism refers to a relationship where one organism benefits from the other without affecting it. In this case, the hermit crab benefits from the snails, via the latter's discarded shells. The crab's use of the snails' shells has no impact on the snails.
Answer: The answer is D.) codominance.
The correct answer is b. Release of short-chain fatty acids.
The intestinal microflora is complex ecosystem which contains over 400 bacterial species.That microflora is capable of fermenting indigestible carbohydrates (dietary fiber) to short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate.
False? You would not get the same amount of energy