Describe the flow of energy through the biotic community and include the forms into which solar radiation is converted. How does this flow differ from the manner in which matter is moved through the ecosystem?
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Step 1: Energy flows through the biotic community starting with producers, also known as autotrophs, which convert solar radiation into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Show more…
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