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Q.

Choose given statement is true/false:

Sun is the source of energy in DFC DFC is the major conductor of energy in aquatic ecosystems.

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a

True

b

False

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above given statement is true.

  • The sun is the source of energy for all life forms on Earth.
  • Organisms in the detritus food chain mostly feed on dead and decaying species of waste created by organisms in the main food chain.
  • The dead and decaying organisms can also be plants and plant parts that have perished or are no longer useful; additionally, when animals (who feed on plants) die, their bodies and waste are added to the detritus food chain.
  • As a result, we can argue that the sun provides energy to the detritus food chain.
  • The DFC organism's primary food source is dead, waste, or decay created by living species.
  • The garbage that is produced on the land eventually runs down and settles in water bodies, whether they are rivers, ponds, or the ocean.
  • The amount gathered at the bottom of the water body is enormous. The number of bottom-dwelling species in the water that feed on these organisms is huge.
  • The organic matter is broken down into inorganic components that can be utilized by aquatic plants and phytoplankton in the water. 
  • Some of these species are also prey for animals further up the food chain.

Hence, option is correct.

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