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Biology Ecosystem Decomposition Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following always has a "pyramidal" shape, that is, decreasing values at higher trophic levels?

A
Pyramids of numbers only
B
Pyramids of biomass only
C
Pyramids of energy only
D
Both pyramids of biomass and pyramids of energy

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C

The pyramid of energy is always upright (pyramidal) because energy decreases at each trophic level due to losses as heat.

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