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Why do food chains generally consist of only three or four trophic levels? levels

Question
Why do food chains generally consist of only three or four trophic levels? levels
Because there are no more organisms available
Because the loss of energy at each step is so great that little usable energy remains after four
Because producers can only support three consumers
Because decomposers stop the chain after three levels
Answer
Because the loss of energy at each step is so great that little usable energy remains after four
Detailed Explanation
Since only about 10% of energy passes to each successive level, very little usable energy remains after three or four trophic levels, limiting chain length. — Examisthan.com
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