Trophic Levels Pyramid 4 Tier — free printable clipart

About this illustration

This diagram visually explains the concept of an energy pyramid and the 10% rule in ecology. It depicts four trophic levels: Producers (grass) at the base with 10,000 kcal, Primary Consumers (rabbit) with 1,000 kcal, Secondary Consumers (fox) with 100 kcal, and Tertiary Consumers (eagle) with 10 kcal at the top. Accompanying text on the left defines each level, while arrows on the right illustrate the 90% energy loss as heat, movement, waste, and other life processes during transfer between levels. A summary at the bottom reinforces that only about 10% of energy is passed on. This flat illustration is ideal for science slides, worksheets, or as a reference to teach energy transfer in ecosystems.

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2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
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