Suppose the trophic efficiency between producers and herbivores is 0.1, the tropic efficiency between herbivores and carnivores is 0.15, and primary production is 1,200 units per day. What is the secondary production of carnivores?
A) 12 units per day
B) 18 units per day
C) 60 units per day
D) 120 units per day

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The secondary production of carnivores is calculated by multiplying the primary production by the trophic efficiencies: 1,200 units * 0.1 (producers to herbivores) * 0.15 (herbivores to carnivores) = 18 units per day.

Suppose the Trophic Efficiency Between Producers and Herbivores Is 0