Asked by Fiona Thornton on Sep 23, 2024
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In which ecosystem is a pyramid of biomass most likely to be distorted?
A) coniferous forest
B) prairie
C) ocean
D) tropical rainforest
Pyramid of Biomass
A graphical representation showing the total mass of living organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.
Tropical Rainforest
An ecosystem characterized by high rainfall, lush vegetation, and a diverse array of plant and animal species, critical for producing oxygen and storing carbon dioxide.
- Grasp the fundamentals of food chains, trophic levels, and energy dynamics within an ecosystem.
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MW
Medhane Woldu1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In ocean ecosystems, the pyramid of biomass is often inverted or distorted because the biomass of primary producers (phytoplankton) is less than the biomass of the consumers (zooplankton, fish, etc.) due to the rapid turnover rate of phytoplankton.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the fundamentals of food chains, trophic levels, and energy dynamics within an ecosystem.