Why is there a decreasing number of organisms in each feeding level of the ecosystem?

A.

Because there is an increase in the amount of energy present at each progressive level, there is a decreasing number of organisms at each feeding level.

B.

Because there is an increase in the amount of energy consumed by the organisms at each progressive level, there is a decreasing number of organisms at each feeding level.

C.

Because there is less energy available at each feeding level, there is a limit to how many organisms can be a part of each progressive level.

D.

Because plants take up less space than animals, there are more of them in an ecosystem.

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Bentley

7 June, 02:46

Why is there a decreasing number of organisms in each feeding level of the ecosystem?

A.

Because there is an increase in the amount of energy present at each progressive level, there is a decreasing number of organisms at each feeding level.

B.

Because there is an increase in the amount of energy consumed by the organisms at each progressive level, there is a decreasing number of organisms at each feeding level.

C.

Because there is less energy available at each feeding level, there is a limit to how many organisms can be a part of each progressive level.

D.

Because plants take up less space than animals, there are more of them in an ecosystem.

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Serena Johns · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Because there is less energy available at each feeding level, there is a limit to how many organisms can be a part of each progressive level.