The trophic level transfer efficiency (TLTE) is defined as the product of 100 and the quotient of production at the trophic level of interest and the trophic level one position lower.If the TLTE between primary producers in a particular ecosystem who provide 5000 kcal/m²/yr and the primary consumers in this ecosystem is 20%, what is the energy produced by the primary consumers?

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The energy produced by the primary consumers is calculated by applying the TLTE of 20% to the energy provided by primary producers (5000 kcal/m^2/yr), which equals 1000 kcal/m^2/yr (5000 * 0.20).

The Trophic Level Transfer Efficiency (TLTE) Is Defined as the Product