Question

State whether the following statement is true or false:

A detritus food chain accounts for more energy flow than the grazing food chain, since most organisms die without being eaten.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

The detritus food chain processes dead organic matter and recycles energy from decomposing organisms, thereby utilizing energy that would otherwise be lost. Hence, energy flows through the detritus food chain are significant, as they prevent the wastage of energy bound in organic matter.