The total amount of energy trapped by the autotrophs of an ecosystem is called

A. gross primary consumption.
B. net energy fixation.
C. net primary consumption.
D. net primary production.
E. gross primary production.


E. gross primary production.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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