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Describe the pyramid of energy with the help of a diagram.

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The 10percentage Law of Energy Transfer states that only 10percentage of energy is passed to the next trophic level, while 90percentage is lost as heat.
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 The energy pyramid represents the flow of energy across trophic levels in an ecosystem. 
Explanation: 
-The producers (plants) are at the base and have the highest energy content. 
-Primary consumers (herbivores) obtain energy by consuming plants. 
-Secondary and tertiary consumers feed on herbivores and other carnivores. 
-Energy is lost as heat at each trophic level due to metabolic activities. 
Key Features of Energy Pyramid: 
-Only 10percentage of energy is passed to the next trophic level (as per the 10percentage Law). 
-Energy flow is unidirectional (does not recycle). 
-The pyramid is always upright, as energy decreases at higher trophic levels.

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