An ecological pyramid is sometimes used to show both the flow of matter and energy in an ecosystem. the pyramid narrows as matter and energy flow from the bottom to the top. what does this pyramid tell you about the energy in this ecosystem?

a) energy stays the same. only the number of living things change.

b) energy decreases from the top to the bottom as organisms are larger in size.

c) energy increases from bottom to top because the organisms get larger in size.

d) energy decreases from bottom to top because some is used at each level for life processes.

Complete the following statements about the functions of the digestive system.carbohydrates and fats are digested in secretes enzymes that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.the secretes bile; bile is stored in undigested food is processed into feces in feces is then stored in until it is eliminated from the body via

Chinese privet is a plant that is native to china. over 150 years ago, chinese privet was introduced to the united states as a fast-growing shrub that serves as an excellent privacy hedge. with no natural herbivore, chinese privet quickly established itself and spread in natural areas throughout the southeast and eastern seaboard of the united states. its dominance in these areas has jeopardized the survival of native plant species. chinese privet provides evidence that introducing non-native organisms can cause environmental damage integrated pest management strategies will not decrease chinese privet populations american gardeners can easily control the spread of chinese privet non-native plant species have type i survivorship curves

Indicate the coat color and the proportion of offspring with that color for each of the following crosses of rabbits. assume all are homozygous. chinchilla x albino a) all chinchilla b) 1/2 chinchilla, 1/2 albino c) 3/4 chinchilla, 1/4 albino