Efficiency of Biomass Transfer in Trophic Levels

The video discusses the efficiency of biomass transfer between trophic levels, using a zebra and lion example. It explains why biomass transfer is less than 100% due to factors like incomplete ingestion, energy use in respiration, and waste excretion. Calculations show 11% efficiency from grass to zebra and 13% from zebra to lion. The video concludes with a summary of these factors.

What is the percentage of biomass transferred from grass to zebra when the zebra eats 7000 kilograms of grass?

Describe the role of respiration in the efficiency of biomass transfer for both zebra and lion.

How is the efficiency of biomass transfer calculated from zebra to lion?

Explain why the efficiency of biomass transfer from zebra to lion is less than 100%.

What factors contribute to the low efficiency of biomass transfer in the food chain?