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Following are some of the generalizations regarding energy flow in an ecosystem:
Following are some of the generalizations regarding energy flow in an ecosystem: (A) Assimilation efficiency of carnivores is higher than herbivores (B) Consumption efficiency of aquatic herbivores is higher than terrestrial herbivores. (C) Vertebrates have higher production efficiencies than invertebrates. (D) Trophic-level transfer efficiency is higher in terrestrial food chains than in marine. Based on the above, select the correct option
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Assimilation efficiency depends on the quality of the food source and the physiology of the consumer. Unassimilated food returns as feces. Carnivores have higher assimilation efficiency (about 80 percent) than do terrestrial herbivores (5 to 20 percent). Thus statement A is correct. Production Efficiency = Net production/assimilation. Invertebrates are better than vertebrates at this, and cold blooded species do better than warm blooded species. Vertebrates spend a huge amount of energy obtaining food, and the basal metabolic rate of warm blooded organisms uses a lot of energy. Hence statement C is wrong.