Assume that,over a period of time,an owl consumes 5000 J of animal matter.The owl loses 2000 J in feces and uses 100 J for cellular respiration.The remainder of the energy was used for growth and reproduction.What is the production efficiency based on the energy stored in assimilated food for this owl?

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Production efficiency = (Energy stored in assimilated food - Energy lost in feces - Energy used for cellular respiration) / Energy stored in assimilated food= (5000 J - 2000 J - 100 J) / 5000 J= 2700 J / 5000 J= 0.54= 54%

Assume That,over a Period of Time,an Owl Consumes 5000 J