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An inverted pyramid of biomass can be found in which ecosystem?
An inverted pyramid of biomass can be found in which ecosystem?
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The correct option is A. Marine.
In an aquatic ecosystem, producers are the phytoplankton that has the least biomass and this value gradually shows an increase towards the apex of the pyramid. Zooplankton is the primary consumer with slightly higher biomass, followed by small fishes and larger fishes. Larger fishes that form the peak of the pyramid have very high biomass compared to the producers in the ecosystem. This makes the marine ecosystem an inverted pyramid of biomass.
The correct option is A. Marine.
In an aquatic ecosystem, producers are the phytoplankton that has the least biomass and this value gradually shows an increase towards the apex of the pyramid. Zooplankton is the primary consumer with slightly higher biomass, followed by small fishes and larger fishes. Larger fishes that form the peak of the pyramid have very high biomass compared to the producers in the ecosystem. This makes the marine ecosystem an inverted pyramid of biomass.
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