When primary productivity is high, the standing crop remains high and nearly constant.

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Primary productivity refers to the rate at which energy is converted by photosynthetic organisms into organic substances. The standing crop, or the biomass of producers at a given time, can fluctuate due to factors like consumption by herbivores, decomposition, and environmental conditions, even if primary productivity is high.

When Primary Productivity Is High, the Standing Crop Remains High