Why are food chains relatively short? O Not enough energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next to support a longer chain. There are not enough species of carnivores to make the food chain longer. O Longer food chains require more land that is found in today's fragmented habitats. O There aren't enough different plant species to support enough herbivore species to support the number of carnivore species needed for longer food chains.

Why are food chains relatively short? O Not enough energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next to support a longer chain. There are not enough species of carnivores to make the food chain longer. O Longer food chains require more land that is found in today's fragmented habitats. O There aren't enough different plant species to support enough herbivore species to support the number of carnivore species needed for longer food chains.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter8: Photosynthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1TYK: An organism exists for long periods by using only CO2 and H2O. herbivore. carnivore. decomposer....

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