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Aquatic Habitats

Question 6 • 5120VA Environmental Science Sem A

Which of the following explains the inversion of the aquatic pyramid of biomass?

Answer
A
high phytoplankton turnover rate
B
slow aquatic predator metabolisms
C
small number of aquatic consumers
D
high energy content of phytoplankton

Explanation

Aquatic biomass pyramids can be inverted because phytoplankton are eaten and replaced very quickly. Their high turnover rate lets a small standing biomass of producers support a larger biomass of consumers over time. Therefore, the correct choice is high phytoplankton turnover rate.

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