If herbivores eat 1000 kcal of plant energy,approximately how much energy will be converted into the tissues of herbivores?

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The energy transfer from one trophic level to the next is usually 10%. This means that only 10% of the energy consumed by herbivores will be converted into their tissues. Therefore, for 1000 kcal of plant energy consumed, only 100 kcal will be converted into the tissues of herbivores. Choice C is the closest option to this value.

If Herbivores Eat 1000 Kcal of Plant Energy,approximately How Much