Pyramid of Biomass: Ecology Quiz

The energy flow between trophic levels in an ecosystem

The number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem

The species diversity within each trophic level in an ecosystem

The total mass of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem (correct)

To understand the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem (correct)

To study the water and nutrient cycle within an ecosystem

To determine the genetic diversity in a particular habitat

To visualize the population size of different species in an ecosystem

Secondary consumers

Primary consumers

Tertiary consumers

Primary producers (correct)

<p>An imbalanced ecosystem with excessive predation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pyramid of biomass is a graphical representation of the total biomass at each trophic level in an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept of pyramid of biomass is important in ecology because it helps in understanding the flow of energy through different trophic levels and the structure of an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An inverted pyramid of biomass indicates that the biomass of the primary consumers is greater than the biomass of the producers.</p> Signup and view all the answers