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Biology Ecosystem Ecological Succession (NIS) Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is NOT true of a food web?

A
The overall average number of trophic levels found in a food web is^about 3.5.
B
It describes the species occupying each trophic level in a particular ecosystem.
C
As energy is transferred through the food chain, a lot of it is lost.
D
Several species can be present in each trophic level of a food web.

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B

A food web shows feeding relationships and interconnected food chains, not a simple fixed listing of species at each trophic level, since many species may occupy multiple levels.

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