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Eagles-Q

Snakes-R
Mice-S
Grain-T
Which trophic level contains
the smallest percentage of total
stored energy?

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Answer:

eagles

Step-by-step explanation:

Because there are fewer eagles than there are mice or snakes, by mass as well as by number. Also, in the particular case of eagles, any flying bird will tend to have very little excess mass, as flying is more work the more you weigh.

User Trivunm
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Answer is eagles.

As we go up the trophic levels the amount of stored energy decreases because a lot of energy is lost(as heat, “wasted energy”).
So the tertiary consumers(hughest trophic level) get the least amount of energy and have the least amount of biomass. (Also see attachment)
Eagles-Q Snakes-R Mice-S Grain-T Which trophic level contains the smallest percentage-example-1
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