Question

transferred to other organisms in the food web. in which two ways is the total amount of energy conserved in the ecosystem? some energy is transferred to the organisms, and the remaining energy is released into the ecosystem as thermal energy. bacteria eat the dead bodies of organisms to release the organisms stored energy into the atmosphere. some energy is transferred to the smaller organisms, and the rest is stored in the bodies of larger animals. some energy is transferred to the organisms, and the rest is released by plants in the form of carbon dioxide. bacteria eat the dead bodies of organisms, obtain all the energy, and store it in their bodies.

Explanation:

In an ecosystem, energy transfer occurs between organisms. Producers capture energy, which is then passed on to consumers. Decomposers break down dead organisms. Energy is conserved as some is transferred between organisms and some is released as thermal energy. Also, decomposers like bacteria release stored - energy from dead organisms.

1. Energy transfer and thermal energy release: Energy is passed from one trophic level to another in the food - web, and during metabolic processes, energy is lost as heat (thermal energy) into the ecosystem.
2. Decomposition and energy release: Bacteria and fungi (decomposers) break down dead organisms and release the stored energy back into the ecosystem.

Answer:

Some energy is transferred to the organisms, and the remaining energy is released into the ecosystem as thermal energy.
Bacteria eat the dead bodies of organisms to release the organisms' stored energy into the atmosphere.