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The diagram shows the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

Which arrows represent the smallest amount of energy transferred between organisms and the largest amount of energy lost to the ecosystem?

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The smallest amount of energy transferred is represented by arrow 2 and largest energy loss by arrow 3.
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