Pyramid of sea is inverted because -

Biology Ecosystem Ecological Pyramids Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

lower trophic level has more in number

higher trophic level has less in number

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Number of higher trophic level organism is more than lower trophic level organism

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The pyramid of biomass in the sea is inverted because the biomass of phytoplankton (producers) is less than that of higher trophic levels like fish. Thus, organisms at higher levels collectively outweigh the producers at the base.

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