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Question
Which of the following food chains is the major conduit for energy flow in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems respectively?
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Aquatic Ecosystem Grazing Grazing Terrestrial Ecosystem Aquatic Ecosystem Detritus Detritus Terrestrial Ecosystem Aquatic Ecosystem Detritus Grazing Terrestrial Ecosystem Aquatic Ecosystem Grazing Detritus
Solution
| Terrestrial Ecosystem | Aquatic Ecosystem |
| Detritus | Grazing |
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