Which of the following statements inaccurately describes a complex food web?
A) It remains stable.
B) Populations tend to remain about the same size.
C) Energy levels remain about the same for all trophic levels.
D) Inputs are constant and outputs are minimal except for heat.
E) Most of the energy entering the system maintains the whole community.

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Energy levels do not remain about the same for all trophic levels in a complex food web. As energy moves up the food chain, there is a significant decrease in the amount of energy available to higher trophic levels.

Which of the Following Statements Inaccurately Describes a Complex Food