Some details about Energy transfer

Energy transfer 

                  The living world depends on the sun for its energy. The energy which sustains the world life is the light energy and it comes from the sun. In fact, the sun is the original and ultimate source of all energy. The food and energy enter the living components of biosphere through the producers. The light energy is converted into chemical energy of carbohydrates by plants. The energy is transferred to herbivores from producers and then to carnivores from herbivores. Thus in the given set of organisms, energy flows from one organisms to other. This is called energy transfer.

           Let us discuss the energy transfer in detail. The green plants convert the light energy into chemical energy. This is the first step in the energy transfer. This energy is stored as carbohydrates. They utilize a portion of energy for their survival.

            In the second step, the plants are eaten up by herbivores. The chemical energy stored in plants is transferred to the herbivores. The herbivores utilize a portion of energy for their existence.

               In third step, the herbivores are eaten by first order carnivores. The chemical energy stored in the flesh of herbivores is transferred to the first order carnivores. They utilize a portion of energy for their survival. These animals are again consumed by top carnivores. Thus the transfer of energy takes place from one organism to another organism.