The simple food chain: grass → zebra → lion provides a good example of a pyramid of ____.
A)energy only
B)height only
C)biomass only
D)energy and height
E)energy and biomass

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A pyramid of energy and biomass is best suited for this simple food chain as it demonstrates the decrease in energy and biomass at each trophic level. The grass has the most biomass and energy, which is then transferred to the zebras as they feed on it. The zebras have less biomass and energy than the grass, and this trend continues as the lion preys on the zebras, having the least biomass and energy in the chain.

The Simple Food Chain: Grass → Zebra → Lion Provides