Why Are Food Chains Relatively Short

question 62

Multiple Choice

Why are food chains relatively short?

• A) Top-level feeders tend to be more numerous than lower-trophic-level species.
• B) Top-level feeders tend to be small but are capable of conserving more energy.
• C) Longer chains are less stable and energy transfer between levels is inefficient.
• D) There are only so many organisms that are adapted to feed on other types of organisms.
• E) Food chain length is ultimately determined by the photosynthetic efficiency of producers.

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