In terrestrial ecosystems, a much larger fraction of energy flows through which of the following?
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Correct answer: Detritus Food Chain
In terrestrial ecosystems, the DFC is the major conduit for energy flow because a significant amount of net primary production ends up as detritus rather than being consumed by herbivores.
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