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If 20 J of energy is trapped at producer level, then how much energy will be available to peacock as food in the following chain? plant → mice → snake → peacock:
A
0.02 J
B
0.002 J
C
0.2 J
D
0.0002 J
Detailed Solution
Only 10 per cent of energy passes to the next trophic level.
Plant 20 J → mice 2 J → snake 0.2 J → peacock 0.02 J
Plant 20 J → mice 2 J → snake 0.2 J → peacock 0.02 J