The flow of energy in an ecosystem typically goes
- A
Producers → decomposers → primary consumers → secondary consumers → tertiary consumers
- B
Decomposers → producers → primary consumers → secondary consumers → tertiary consumers
- C
Tertiary consumers → secondary consumers → primary consumers → producers → decomposers
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Producers → primary consumers → secondary consumers → tertiary consumers → decomposers
Explanation
Energy moves up the food chain, with much lost as heat at each level (10% rule). Decomposers recycle nutrients.