In relation to energy transfer in ecosystem, explain the statement "$10$ $kg$ of deer's meat is equivalent to $1$ $kg$ of lion's flesh".
In relation to energy transfer in ecosystem, explain the statement "$10$ $kg$ of deer's meat is equivalent to $1$ $kg$ of lion's flesh".
The flow of energy in ecosystem is unidirectional. From the energy obtained in first trophic level transferred $10 \%$ energy to second trophic level.
deer($10 \;kg$ biomass)$\underset{energy \;lost\; in \;respiration\; and \;other\; processes\; 90 \% (means 9 \mathrm{~kg} )}{\rightarrow}$ lion$(1kg)$
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Match the following columns.
Column $- I$
Column $- II$
$(a)$ Phytoplankton, grass
$(p)$ First trophic level
$(b)$ Man, Lion
$(q)$ Herbivore
$(c)$ Zooplankton, Cow, Grasshopper
$(r)$ Third trophic level
$(d)$ Birds, Wolf
$(s)$ Top carnivore
Match the following columns.
| Column $- I$ | Column $- II$ |
| $(a)$ Phytoplankton, grass | $(p)$ First trophic level |
| $(b)$ Man, Lion | $(q)$ Herbivore |
| $(c)$ Zooplankton, Cow, Grasshopper | $(r)$ Third trophic level |
| $(d)$ Birds, Wolf | $(s)$ Top carnivore |
Which one of the following animals may occupy more than one trophic levels in the same ecosystem at the same time?
Which one of the following animals may occupy more than one trophic levels in the same ecosystem at the same time?
- [AIPMT 2011]
The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit in a grassland, is called
The rate of formation of new organic matter by rabbit in a grassland, is called
- [AIPMT 2012]
Which of the following organisms convert plant matter into animal matter?
Which of the following organisms convert plant matter into animal matter?
The number of individuals in each trophic level depends upon
The number of individuals in each trophic level depends upon