Food Chain

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A food chain is a diagram of the transfer of food energy from plants to one or more animals. It is a series of plants and animals linked by their food relationships.[1] Toxins, such as methyl mercury and lead, that are not able to be removed in waste become more concentrated as it passes up a food chain. Between each link in the food chain, about 10% of the energy and biomass is integrated into the next consumer. The other energy is dissipated as heat and undigestible biomass, such as fiber, is passed through the digestive system.

References

  1. http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/glossary.html