Energy Flow & Trophic Levels

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10% rule

only ~10% of energy transfers to next trophic level

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Biomagnification

toxins become more concentrated at higher trophic levels

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GPP

total energy captured by plants

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Respiration (R)

energy plants use for maintenance

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NPP

GPP − R (energy available to herbivores)

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Highest NPP ecosystems

tropical rainforests, estuaries, coral reefs

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Lowest NPP ecosystems

deserts, open ocean (per area)

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