As an overall average,about __________________ of the energy at one trophic level is available to the next highest rank in the food chain.

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On average, only about 10% of the energy at one trophic level is available to the next level. This is due to the loss of energy in the form of heat, metabolism, and material that is not consumed or digested. The rest of the energy is lost from the ecosystem, making energy flow through ecosystems relatively inefficient.

As an Overall Average,about __________________ of the Energy at One