The pyramid of energy illustrates
a. the first law of thermodynamics.
b. the diminishing of usable energy as it is
transferred through an ecosystem.
c. that energy can be recycled.
d. the biological magnification of materials in an
ecosystem.
e. the diminishing number of organisms at each
trophic level.
Answer: b
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