Question

The diagram below shows the flow of food energy between the organisms in a marine ecosystem.

When a whale dies, what happens to the matter that once made up its body?
A.
It is used by crabs to generate energy.

B.
It exits the ecosystem.

C.
It is transformed into living material by phytoplankton.

D.
It is used by small fishes to generate energy.

Answer 1

it is used by crabs to generate energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

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