3 - 2 Energy Flow

How much energy is lost as energy transfers up the trophic level?

10% energy

What is a trophic level? Explain the different levels of the trophic.

Each step in a food chain or food web is called a trophic level. The first level is made up of producers. The second level of the trophic level is made up of consumers. The higher levels are consumers.

What are autotrophs? What is another name for autotrophs?

Organisms that can capture energy from sunlight and use that energy to produce food. Another name for autotrophs is producers.

What are ominivores?

Organisms that obtains energy by eating both plants and meat.

What are herbivores?

Organisms that obtains energy by eating only plants.

What are carnivores?

Organisms that obtains energy by eating other organisms.

What are detrivores?

Organisms that obtains energy by eating the remains of organisms.

What are heterotrophs? What is another name for heterotrophs?

Organisms that rely on other organisms for their energy or food supply. Another name for heterotrophs is consumers.

What is the main energy source of life on Earth?

Sunlight