Approximately how many kg of carnivore biomass can be supported by a field plot containing 1,000 kg of plant material?
A) 10,000
B) 1,000
C) 100
D) 10
E) 1

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In an ecosystem, energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient, with only about 10% of energy being passed on to the next level. Therefore, 1,000 kg of plant material can support approximately 100 kg of herbivore biomass, which in turn can support about 10 kg of carnivore biomass.

Approximately How Many Kg of Carnivore Biomass Can Be Supported