Q.

Detritus food chain differs from GFC in which of the following characteristic?

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a

Energy flows from one trophic level to the other.

b

It begins with producers.

c

It plays a vital role in aquatic ecosystem.

d

It includes only heterotrophs.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

GFC begins with the producers as first trophic level whereas DFC begins with detritivores and decomposers (mainly fungi and bacteria) as first trophic level. Thus, DFC includes only heterotrophs.

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