In 1-2 sentences, explain why there are so many less individual organisms at the level labeled "5" than there are at the level labeled "1." Your explanation should include how energy flow affects the number of organisms at each level.

Question

In 1-2 sentences, explain why there are so many less individual organisms at the level labeled "5" than there are at the level labeled "1." Your explanation should include how energy flow affects the number of organisms at each level.

Grading Considerations:

Your answer should be in 1-2 complete sentences.
Your answer must include the name of the organisms at level 1 and level 5 when explaining your answer.
Your answer should should be supported by how energy flows through an ecosystem.
In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 4 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely and to the point is evidence for your understanding of the topic.
(2 points)
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Answer 1

There are significantly less individual organisms at level 5 compared to level 1 because of the loss of energy as it flows up the food chain. As energy is transferred from producers (level 1) to primary consumers (level 2) and so on, energy is lost through heat and waste, resulting in a smaller number of organisms at higher trophic levels like level 5.