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Because through various actions, the plankton gives off some of that energy before being eaten.

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Is energy passed from one organism to another through sunlight?

Yes, Energy is passed from one to another through sunlight! Thx!!


Why isn't all the energy that phytoplankton get from sunlight passed on to the sea urchins that eat the phytoplankton?

There are many reasons for this. Some of the main ones include the fact that not all parts of animals are consumable. Energy that is used to grow solid bone is not usually usable by any other animal, for example. Plants are the most efficient, and animals that eat plants will use up some of that energy while hunting other animals, a large amount also escaping as heat energy. A very small amount of the actual energy consumed is passed up through the food chain, which explains the small number of the higher predators compared to plants.


Why isn't all of the energy that grass gets from sunlight passed on to the prairie dogs that eat grass?

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Why isn't all of energy that grass gets from sunlight passed on the prairie dogs that eat the grass?

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Ultimate source of energy for terrestrial ecosystems?

The ultimate source of energy for terrestrial ecosystems is sunlight. Plants capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which is then passed on to consumers in the food chain. Without sunlight, photosynthesis cannot occur, and the ecosystem would not have the energy needed to sustain life.


How does the original energy enter most ecosystems?

The sun emits energy to Earth in the form of heat and light, and the plants in an ecosytem absorb the sunlight to make glucose, a form of chemical energy. Eventually the plant is eaten, and whatever ate it also obtained the energy of sunlight from the plant.


Why do all living things need sunlight to survivie?

Sunlight is essential for all living things as it provides energy for photosynthesis in plants, which is the process that converts sunlight into chemical energy. This energy is then passed on through the food chain to other organisms. Additionally, sunlight helps regulate circadian rhythms in animals and provides vitamin D synthesis in humans.


What does grass give energy?

Grass stores energy from sunlight through the process of photosynthesis. This stored energy is then passed on to animals that eat grass as food, providing them with the energy they need to survive and grow.


What is the energy source of ALL ecosystems?

The energy source of all ecosystems is sunlight. Sunlight is captured by plants through photosynthesis, which converts it into chemical energy that is then passed on to other organisms through the food chain.


Where does energy come in a energy pyramid?

Energy enters an energy pyramid at the base, in the form of sunlight that is captured by producers (plants) through photosynthesis. This energy is then passed on to primary consumers (herbivores) when they consume these producers, and then to higher trophic levels as organisms are consumed in a chain.


What is passed along a food chain?

Energy and nutrients are passed along a food chain as organisms consume one another. Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, which is then consumed by primary consumers, such as herbivores. The energy is transferred up the chain as consumers are eaten by predators.