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Published on: August 13, 2026
The energy transferred from one trophic level to another is-
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B
According to the 10% law (given by Lindeman), only about 10% of the energy at one trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level.
The remaining 90% is lost as heat, respiration, movement, and other life processes.
Example:
Plants = 1000 units → Herbivores = 100 units → Carnivores = 10 units.
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