Four examples of energy ecological relationships include:
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Predator-Prey: In this relationship, predators obtain energy by consuming prey, influencing population dynamics and energy transfer within ecosystems.
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Producers-Consumers: Plants (producers) convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, which is then transferred to herbivores (primary consumers) and further up the food chain.
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Decomposers-Detritivores: Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem and providing energy for detritivores.
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Mutualism: In mutualistic relationships, such as those between flowering plants and pollinators, both species benefit and energy is exchanged, promoting biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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