In 3 sentences compare and contrast the flow of matter and energy in each trophic level for land based eco systems and marine eco systems how and why are they similar and how and why are they diffrent
Land based ecosystems and marine ecosystems both rely on the flow of matter and energy to sustain life. In both systems, energy is transferred from the sun to producers, then to consumers, and finally to decomposers. However, the flow of matter and energy is different in each system. In land based ecosystems, energy is transferred through the food chain, while in marine ecosystems, energy is transferred through the food web. Additionally, land based ecosystems rely on terrestrial plants for energy, while marine ecosystems rely on photosynthetic plankton.
