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 compares the mass of organisms. In marine ecosystems, an inverted biomass pyramid can occur where primary consumers (e.g., zooplankton) have more biomass than primary producers (phytoplankton). But the question asks about the type that compares mass, which is the biomass pyramid. Upright biomass pyramids also exist in some ecosystems. The key is that it's about mass comparison, not numbers or energy.

Answer:

A. upright biomass pyramid
D. inverted biomass pyramid