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4 years ago

What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems

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Aleonysh [2.5K]4 years ago

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Sun is the primary source of energy.

gregori [183]4 years ago

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The Sun is the major source of energy for organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Producers such as plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use the energy from sunlight to make organic matter from carbon dioxide and water.

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