Which of these statements is true of ecosystems? a animals do not travel from one ecosystem to another ecosystem b the total amount of energy in an ecosystem does not change c air cannot be used by organisms once the air moves out of the ecosystems d matter lost by one ecosystem is gained by the surrounding environment

The earth consists of a variety of different organisms. despite their diversity, however, some similarities on the structural and metabolic levels may be seen. these similarities can be attributed to a. similarities among organisms in their proteins and nucleic acids. b. the ability of organisms to readily adapt to sudden environmental changes. c. similarities in organisms' habitats and niches. d. the ability of all organisms to interbreed and produce new species.