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Pyramid of Biomass in Terrestrial Ecosystems

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What is at the bottom of a biomass pyramid?

A

Producers

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Decomposers

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C

Primary consumers

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D

Tertiary consumers

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Solution

The correct option is A Producers
In general, all producers have a higher biomass than the primary consumer, so in a biomass pyramid the bottom of the pyramid will always be producers

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