Which of the following would not illustrate part of the trophic structure of an ecosystem?
A)plants absorbing carbon dioxide to make sugars
B)grasshoppers eating plants
C)racoons digging in your trash for your discarded food
D)skunks releasing a powerful scent to dissuade predators
E)all of the above

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Skunks releasing a powerful scent to dissuade predators is not related to the trophic structure of an ecosystem. Rather, it is a defense mechanism against predators. The other options involve the transfer of energy and nutrients between different trophic levels within an ecosystem.

Which of the Following Would Not Illustrate Part of the Trophic