In a balanced ecosystem, the number of
producers
herbivores
tertiary consumers
is far greater than the number of

In a balanced ecosystem, producers outnumber herbivores and tertiary consumers considerably due to the energy transfer limitations in food chains. Producers provide the foundation of energy for all trophic levels, making them significantly more abundant. As one moves up the food chain, the populations decrease progressively due to energy loss. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

In a balanced ecosystem, the number of producers is much higher than that of herbivores and tertiary consumers due to energy flow and efficiency in food chains. Producers create energy through photosynthesis, enabling them to be abundant. As energy passes through each level, it decreases, resulting in fewer herbivores and even fewer tertiary consumers.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-16