Pyramids of Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
What does biomass mean?
A
The mass of living material
2
Q
What does each trophic level (each bar) represent?
A
Bottom bar: Producer
Next bar: Primary Consumer
Next Bar: Secondary Consumer
3
Q
What should a pyramid of biomass look like?
A
The largest bar should be on the bottom and the smallest bar should be on the top because as the chain continues the energy decreases.
4
Q
What does each trophic level on the pyramid show?
A
The mass of living material at each stage in the food chain
