(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Easy of Biology

In an aquatic ecosystem, an ecological pyramid of energy is built to represent the energy relationship between different trophic levels. Considering a lake as an example, the first trophic level is composed of phytoplankton, which are primary consumers, followed by zooplankton, which feed on phytoplankton, and finally, fish that feed on zooplankton. Suppose that 10,000 Joules of solar energy are captured by the phytoplankton every day. Of these, 1,000 Joules are used in their own respiration and other metabolic functions, and 9,000 Joules are available for the transfer of energy to the next trophic level. The zooplankton, which feeds on phytoplankton, consumes 1,800 Joules of energy from the phytoplankton and uses 900 Joules for its own energy needs. To build the ecological pyramid of energy, follow the instructions: 1. Calculate the energy transfer efficiency between phytoplankton and zooplankton. 2. Graphically represent the ecological pyramid of energy for the three mentioned trophic levels, using a scale of 1 cm for every 1,000 Joules of energy. Make sure to include the quantities of energy available and consumed at each trophic level. Justify the importance of the ecological pyramid of energy in understanding trophic relationships and in planning conservation and management strategies for aquatic ecosystems.