Energy transfer between trophic levels in aquatic systems is generally
A)less efficient than terrestrial food pyramids.
B)less efficient than a detritus food web because aquatic systems lack fungi.
C)inverted,in which more energy is transferred from one trophic level up to the next.
D)more efficient than terrestrial food pyramids.

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Energy transfer in aquatic systems is often more efficient than in terrestrial food pyramids due to factors like the lower mobility of aquatic primary producers (e.g., phytoplankton) compared to terrestrial plants, which results in less energy spent on structural support and more on growth, making energy transfer more efficient.

Energy Transfer Between Trophic Levels in Aquatic Systems Is Generally