Which of the following series is true about energy flow in an ecosystem?

Options

A. Producers `rarr` Consumers `rarr` Decomposers
B. Producers `rarr` Decomposers `rarr` Consumers
C. Decomposers `rarr` Consumers `rarr` Producers
D. Consumers `rarr` Producers `rarr` Decomposers

Answer

A

Explanation

Energy flow in an ecosystem refers to the flow of energy through a food chain. The energy in an ecosystem, flows from producers to consumers to decomposers. However, on an average, only about 10% of net energy produced at one tropic level is passed on the next level.