Why might predators take more time to recover following a disturbance than herbivores or producers?

a. Recovery time is based on the flow of energy, so herbivores recover first, then producers, and then predators
b. Recovery time is based on the flow of energy, so producers recover first, then herbivores and finally predators.
c. Recovery time is based on solar cycles, and thus predators are the second group to recover.
d. Predators actually recover more quickly than others because of their mobility.


b

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