Question

select the correct answer. which type of pyramid compares the mass of marine organisms? a. upright biomass pyramid b. pyramid of numbers c. pyramid of energy d. inverted biomass pyramid

Explanation:

The biomass pyramid represents the total mass of organisms at each trophic level. In marine ecosystems, the biomass of primary consumers (zooplankton) can be greater than that of primary producers (phytoplankton), resulting in an inverted biomass pyramid. The pyramid of energy always flows from lower to higher trophic levels and is always upright. The pyramid of numbers can vary in shape depending on the ecosystem. The upright biomass pyramid is more common in terrestrial ecosystems. So, the type of pyramid that compares the mass of marine organisms is the inverted biomass pyramid.

Answer:

D. inverted biomass pyramid