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

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This is known as the 10% rule, where only approximately 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next highest level. The remaining energy is lost in the form of heat or used for the organism's own metabolism and maintenance. This limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain as there is not enough energy to support more levels.

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