Q.48 In relation to energy transfer in the ecosystem, explain the statement "10kg of deer's meat is equivalent to 1 kg of lion's flesh"


Ans. In an ecosystem, flow (transfer) of energy is unidirectional. As energy trapped in Ist tropic level, only 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level.
DeerBiomass 10 kg Energy lost in process of respiration and other vital activities 90% i.e. 9kg Lion1 kg