Which of the following is an example of a Parasitic food chain?
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Correct answer: Tree -> Birds -> Parasites
In a parasitic food chain, the energy flows from larger organisms to smaller ones. For example, a single tree can support many birds, which in turn support even larger numbers of ectoparasites like lice.
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