Which of the following represents energy flow in a grazing food web?
A) producers detritivores decomposers
B) producers decomposers detritivores
C) producers herbivores decomposers carnivores
D) producers herbivores carnivores decomposers
E) producers herbivores detritivores carnivores

Question

Which of the following represents energy flow in a grazing food web?
A) producers >>> detritivores >>> decomposers
B) producers >>> decomposers >>> detritivores
C) producers >>> herbivores >>> decomposers >>> carnivores
D) producers >>> herbivores >>> carnivores >>> decomposers
E) producers >>> herbivores >>> detritivores >>> carnivores

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In a grazing food web, producers (plants) are eaten by herbivores (animals that only eat plants), which are then eaten by carnivores (animals that eat other animals). Finally, the energy and nutrients from the dead bodies and waste of these animals are broken down by decomposers (such as bacteria and fungi). This flow of energy is represented by choice D, where the order of consumption is producers >>> herbivores >>> carnivores >>> decomposers.

Which of the Following Represents Energy Flow in a Grazing