A juvenile ecosystem is characterized by energy usage which is primarily directed towards
[amp_mcq option1=”multiplication and growth of organisms” option2=”maintenance of biocenose” option3=”conservation of biocenose” option4=”reduced growth of plants” correct=”option1″]
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– Energy is channeled into accumulating biomass and increasing population size.
– Net primary productivity is often high, but respiration (maintenance cost) is relatively low per unit biomass compared to mature systems.
– Mature ecosystems focus more on maintenance, diversity, and efficient nutrient cycling.