Question

Which of the following explains the inversion of the aquatic pyramid of biomass? a. high phytoplankton turnover rate b. slow aquatic predator metabolisms c. small number of aquatic consumers d. high energy content of phytoplankton

Answer 1

C is the correct answer I believe.

Answer 2

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The number of consumers is less than the number of producers but the biomass of consumers is more than the biomass of the producers.

The pyramid of the aquatic biomass is inverted it is because the size of the consumers is large as compared to that of the producers.

The consumers such as the fishes and other aquatic animals have more biomass as compared to that of the phytoplanktons.