In Aquatic Ecosystems, Trophic Pyramids of Biomass Are Inverted Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

In aquatic ecosystems, trophic pyramids of biomass are inverted because

• A) most biomass is found in the producers.
• B) the standing biomass of algae is lower than the standing biomass of consumers.
• C) the life span of producers is very long compared to that of consumers.
• D) consumers do not rapidly consume producers.

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