Approximately how many kilograms (kg) of carnivore (secondary consumer) biomass can be supported by a field plot containing 1000 kg of plant material?
A) 1000
B) 100
C) 10
D) 1

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The 10% rule states that only approximately 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Therefore, if a field plot contains 1000 kg of plant material, only about 100 kg of carnivore biomass can be supported since they are secondary consumers.

Approximately How Many Kilograms (Kg) of Carnivore (Secondary Consumer) Biomass