Which of the following is NOT true of ecosystems?
A) Although they may include many different species, many features of ecosystem structure and function are alike.
B) Autotrophs secure energy and nutrients that are then used by heterotrophs.
C) Energy cycles and minerals flow through ecosystems.
D) Many different niches are represented in most ecosystems.
E) Ecosystems are characterized by relatively few trophic levels.

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Energy flows through ecosystems, while minerals cycle within them. Energy enters as sunlight and exits as heat, whereas minerals are recycled.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of Ecosystems