Following are some of the generalizations regarding energy flow in an ecosystem:

A. Assimilation efficiency of carnivores is higher than herbivores.

B. Consumption efficiency of aquatic herbivores is higher than terrestrial herbivores.

C. Vertebrates have higher production efficiencies than invertebrates.

D. Trophic-level transfer efficiency is higher in terrestrial food chains than in marine.

Based on the above, select the correct option.