Assertion (A): Detritus food chain (DFC) is the major conduit for energy flow in terrestrial ecosystems. Reason (R): Most of the energy in terrestrial ecosystems is trapped by producers and directly consumed by herbivores.
- ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
✓ Correct answer: C
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