Question:

Based on your knowledge of energy flow through a system and

Last updated: 7/31/2022

Based on your knowledge of energy flow through a system and

Based on your knowledge of energy flow through a system and the questions you just answered, what might you conclude about the relative abundances (population sizes) of the Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus? The Tyrannosaurus will have a higher abundance (larger population) than the Triceratops because there is more energy available for it form its primary prey. The Triceratops will have a higher abundance (larger population) than the Tyrannosaurus because there is more energy available for it from plants. Both the Triceratops & Tyrannosaurus will be equally-abundant (equal populations) in the ecosystem. None of these options correctly addresses the question accurately. Neither the Triceratops & Tyrannosaurus will be heavily-abundant (smaller populations) in the ecosystem because they are large animals.