Compared to energy-flow in ecosystems, the flow of matter ______________
A) is one-way
B) moves from consumers to producers
C) does not involve either detritivores or detritus
D) is always dissipated as heat
E) reflects conservation and recycling

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The flow of matter in ecosystems involves conservation and recycling, as materials such as nutrients and water are cycled among organisms in the ecosystem. Matter is not a one-way flow like energy, and it can move in various directions including from producers to consumers and back to decomposers/detritivores through detritus. Therefore, options A, B, C, and D are incorrect.

Compared to Energy-Flow in Ecosystems, the Flow of Matter ______________