![](/sites/dl/free/007029416x/title/MOLLES2E02SP_sm.jpg) Ecology, Concepts and Applications, 2/e Manuel C. Molles,
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
Primary Production and Energy Flow
Chapter Objectives
Terrestrial primary production is generally limited by temperature and moisture. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Aquatic primary production is generally limited by nutrient availability. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Consumers can influence rates of primary production in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Energy losses limit the number of trophic levels in ecosystems. |
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