In an aquatic ecosystem, the major conduit for energy flow is the:
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Correct answer: Grazing Food Chain (GFC)
In aquatic environments, the GFC is the primary pathway for energy flow because phytoplankton are rapidly consumed by zooplankton and fish, leaving less organic matter to enter the DFC compared to land.
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