Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
- Understand the concept of biomass and its transfer in food chains.
- Suggest and explain why only a small amount of biomass is transferred to the subsequent trophic level.
- Understand how this limits the number in a food chain.
- Calculate Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) and Net Primary Productivity (NPP) from provided data.
- Evaluate the above-mentioned data effectively.
- Be prepared to calculate the net production of consumers or percentage yield.
- Practice all biomass related calculations.
- Understand the difference between primary and secondary productivity.
- In case of practical scenarios where biomass has been calculated, be sure to understand the methodology used.