Which of the following lists of organisms is ranked in correct order from lowest to highest production efficiency?
A)bears,fish,mosquitos
B)mosquitos,fish,bears
C)fish,mosquitos,bears
D)mosquitos,bears,fish
E)bears,mosquitos,fish

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Production efficiency is the ratio of net secondary production to assimilation of primary production. Bears, being mammals, have lower production efficiency due to high energy use for maintaining body temperature and other metabolic processes. Fish have moderate production efficiency, while mosquitos, being insects, have higher production efficiency due to less energy spent on metabolism.

Which of the Following Lists of Organisms Is Ranked in Correct