Owl Pellet

In terms of energy flow in an ecosystem, why is the amount of energy passed from one trophic level to the next so small? 

Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection  Website: Virtual Owl Pellet Dissection INTRODUCTION Owl pellets are the undigested remains of prey ingested by an owl.  The owl swallows its prey whole, and during the process of digestion, the soft parts of the prey are dissolved and passed on to the intestine for absorption.  The hard, non-digestible parts-bones, teeth, […]

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