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How many feedback loops are possible in a food web of 20 species?

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There are thousands of feedback loops possible in a food web of 20 species. Why? Well, on average, about 60% of the food we eat comes from carbohydrates. This process can be repeated multiple times, where positive feedback loops are counteracted by negative feedback loops. Upon reference to a food web of 20 species, thousands of feedback loops are possibly created through this process.
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