What law accounts for the decrease of energy at each trophic level?

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Biology

Evelyn Yoder

6 December, 11:14

What law accounts for the decrease of energy at each trophic level?

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Taylor French · Answer 1

Second law of thermodynamics

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The second law of thermodynamics states that whenever energy is transformed, there is a loss energy through the release of heat. This occurs when energy is transferred between trophic levels as illustrated in a food web. When one animal feeds off another, there is a loss of heat (energy) in the process.