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Biology Ecosystem Decomposition Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following statements about food chains and energy flow through ecosystems is false?

A
A single organism can feed at severaltrophic levels.
B
The lower the trophic level at which an organism feeds, the more energy is available.
C
Detritivores feed at all trophic levels except the producer level.
D
Food webs include two or more food chains

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C

This is false because detritivores feed on dead organic matter from all trophic levels, including producers and consumers, not excluding any specific level.

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