Question

In which ecosystem type does the Detritus Food Chain (DFC) typically dominate?

Options

• Coral reef ecosystems

• Terrestrial ecosystems

• Pelagic ecosystems

• Aquatic ecosystems

Answer 1

Detritus Food Chains dominate in terrestrial ecosystems where dead organic matter is abundant. This is in contrast to aquatic ecosystems, where living producers are more readily available and Grazing Food Chains predominate.