Trophic Pyramid and the 10% Rule: Energy Flow in Ecological Systems
The 10% Rule in ecology explains the diminishing energy transfer between trophic levels, where only about 10% of energy is passed on to the next level. Using a trophic pyramid, this principle highlights how reduced energy at the producer level significantly affects all higher consumers, especially top predators. Energy loss through metabolic processes limits population sizes at each level and underscores the delicate balance of ecosystems.
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