How does inefficient transfer of energy among trophic levels result in the typically high endangerment status of many top-level predators?

How does inefficient transfer of energy among trophic levels result in the typically high endangerment status of many top-level predators?

Energy flow is the sum of all movement of energy within an ecosystem. This is comprised of food webs - the sum of all food chains in an ecosystem. The flow of energy in an ecosystem is important as this flow dictates the life that can be present in any ecosystem.

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The transfer of energy amongst trophic levels is highly inefficient. Trophic levels are shaped like a pyramid as a layer is capable of supporting 10%...

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