A leaf from a deciduous forest that falls into a large stream and is consumed by insects would be a source of _______ energy for the stream ecosystem.
A) allochthonous
B) autochthonous
C) apichthonous
D) assimilation

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Allochthonous energy refers to organic material, such as leaves, that originates outside of the stream ecosystem and is brought into it, providing energy for organisms within the stream.

A Leaf from a Deciduous Forest That Falls into a Large