Energy Flow Through Trophic Levels — a labelled NEET Biology diagram with a definitions lexicon.
Energy Flow Through Trophic Levels Labelled parts: Lindeman's 10% Law, Solar Energy, Energy Flow, Ecosystem, Producers (T1), (Autotrophs), Primary Consumers (T2), (Herbivores), Secondary Consumers (T3), (Carnivores), Tertiary Consumers (T4), (Top Carnivores), 90% heat loss, 10% energy transfer, Decomposers, (Bacteria, Fungi and Detritivores), dead organic matter and wastes. The ecological principle stating that only about 10% of the energy stored at one trophic level is transferred to the next higher trophic level. The rest is lost as heat or used for metabolic processes. FYI: This law explains the pyramid shape of ecological pyramids, as energy is lost at every transfer. Organisms (like plants and algae) that produce their own food using inorganic sources, primarily through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. They form the base of most food chains. FYI: They are primary producers and convert solar or chemical energy into chemical energy (glucose). Organisms (like fungi and bacteria) that break down dead organic matter (detritus) from all sources. They recycle essential nutrients back into the ecosystem. FYI: They are vital for nutrient cycling, preventing the buildup of waste material. Organisms (like earthworms and millipedes) that feed on detritus (dead plant and animal matter). They physically break down organic material, accelerating decomposition. FYI: They play a crucial role in fragmentation, increasing the surface area for decomposers to act upon.