Why doesn't a stable ecosystem have more tertiary consumers than primary consumers?

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Anika

Chemistry

8 November, 12:44

Why doesn't a stable ecosystem have more tertiary consumers than primary consumers?

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Duchess · Answer 1

Tertiary consumers are usually big predators which

1) have a tendency to claim large territories for themselves

2) need more energy and thus eat more than primary consumers