If the total caloric content of the autotrophic organisms in a marine ecosystem were 250,000 KCAL, then the expected caloric value for the second-level consumers would be 25,000 KCAL.

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The expected caloric value for second-level consumers is only 10% of the caloric content of the autotrophic organisms, which would be 25,000 KCAL. Therefore, the statement is false. The correct answer would be 25,000 KCAL.

If the Total Caloric Content of the Autotrophic Organisms in a Marine