Abstract
Thermodynamical entropy concept is applied to input-output flow analysis of ecological networks at steady state. Entropy versions of the concepts of throughflow, total system throughflow, path length and cycling index are introduced. Throughflow and total system throughflow in entropy versions in irreversible processes are always larger than those in reversible processes. Throughflow and total system throughflow in entropy versions become larger as the extent of irreversibility-activity of the system is enhanced. Increase of irreversibility activity of the system induces any changes (increase, decrease or unchanged) of entropy path length and entropy cycling index, depending upon the structure of ecological networks.
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