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Autotrophs occupy the lowest level of ecological pyramids because they are the primary producers that convert energy from the sun into organic compounds through photosynthesis. They form the base of the food chain, providing energy for all other organisms in the ecosystem. Due to the laws of thermodynamics, organisms higher up in the pyramid must consume more energy than they produce, leading to a decrease in biomass at each trophic level.
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What is autoroph?
Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis using inorganic compounds. They are able to convert sunlight or other forms of energy into organic molecules that can be used as nutrients. Plants and some bacteria are examples of autotrophs.
What does a biomass pyramid measure?
A biomass pyramid measures the amount of living organic matter present at each trophic level in an ecosystem. It shows the total mass of living organisms, like plants and animals, at each level, with producers at the base having the highest biomass and top-level consumers having the lowest biomass.
When viewing a specimen under the microscope you should always start with what?
When viewing a specimen under the microscope, you should always start with the lowest magnification objective lens. This allows you to locate and focus on the specimen before moving to higher magnifications for a closer look.
Which terrestrial biome may be hot or cold but always has little precipitation?
Desert biome may be hot or cold, but always has little precipitation.
What nation was the lowest of the kingdoms?
According to the Bible, the lowest of kingdoms would be the nation of Israel. However, this is a limited circumstance: it is only the lowest nation if it does not follow the will of God. Until then, it is the highest.
What is the lowest contributor to the ecological footprint in the world?
Define: "lowest," and "ecological footprint."
What is a low ecological footprint per person?
which country have the lowest ecological footprint.
Who was used to build the pyramids?
the lowest bidder
What important role of mosquitoes in ecosystems can be shown in ecological pyramids?
Balance through parasitism, pollination and prey are the important roles that mosquitoes hold in ecosystems and that ecological pyramids recognize at the next-to-the-lowest level occupied by primary consumers. Mosquito larvae eat such representatives of the lowest production level as algae and fungi whereas adults prey upon such liquids as body fluids and plant nectars. In the process, mosquitoes transfer pollen from one part of a plant to another or from plant to plant in the course of nectaring and transmit viruses in the course of sipping such fluids as human blood.
In food chains and food webs which level is the lowest?
Autotrophs, otherwise known as producers, form the lowest trophic level in both foodchains and foodwebs. Examples of producers are plants or plankton.
Lowest common factor?
The lowest common factor is always one.
What is the lowest common factor?
The lowest common factor is always 1.
The benthic zone covers the ocean?
ecological region at the lowest level of an ocean with the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers
What countries have the lowest ecological footprint?
This would have to be the United States still. Despite their efforts the rest of the world is far more conditioned to recyleing than they are.A: A low ecological footprint is good. Actually the US is about the second highest in the world, after Dubai.
What does the benthic zone cover?
The benthic zone covers about 70 percent of the surface of the Earth. It is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water.
What is the lowest common factor of 240 and 1500?
The lowest common factor is always 1.
Does lowest term always has to be divided by 2?
No.
