Explain the Flow of Energy Through Ecosystems

question 12

Essay

Explain the flow of energy through ecosystems. Include a specific example of energy flow through an ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Endosteum

A thin vascular membrane of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of bones, involved in bone growth and healing.

Flat Bones

Bones characterized by their thin, flattened shape, providing protection to internal organs and serving as areas for muscle attachment, examples include the skull, ribs, and pelvis.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A connective tissue type that is composed of parallel bundles of collagen fibers, providing strength, support, and flexibility to various structures of the body.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of strong, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as the joints, nose, and trachea.