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.