Energy Flow (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Direction of energy flow in ecosystems
Direction of energy flow in ecosystems
Unidirectional (one direction)
% of energy passed between trophic levels
% of energy passed between trophic levels
10%
Organisms that convert solar energy via photosynthesis
Organisms that convert solar energy via photosynthesis
Producers (autotrophs)
Animals that feed directly on plants
Animals that feed directly on plants
Primary consumers (herbivores)
Animals that feed on primary consumers
Animals that feed on primary consumers
Secondary consumers (carnivores)
Bacteria & fungi that break down dead organic matter
Bacteria & fungi that break down dead organic matter
Decomposers
Linear sequence showing energy movement between organisms
Linear sequence showing energy movement between organisms
Food chain
Complex representation of interconnected food chains
Complex representation of interconnected food chains
Food web
Triangular diagram of organisms at different trophic levels
Triangular diagram of organisms at different trophic levels
Food pyramid
% of original plant energy at tertiary consumer level
% of original plant energy at tertiary consumer level
0.1%