Which pyramid is most likely to be inverted?
A) An energy pyramid in a terrestrial ecosystem
B) An energy pyramid in an aquatic ecosystem
C) A biomass pyramid in a terrestrial ecosystem
D) A biomass pyramid in an aquatic ecosystem

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In aquatic ecosystems, the biomass pyramid can be inverted because the primary producers (phytoplankton) have a much smaller biomass compared to the consumers (zooplankton and fish), but they reproduce rapidly, supporting a larger biomass of consumers.

Which Pyramid Is Most Likely to Be Inverted