As a general rule, total biomass _______, size of individuals _____, and number of individuals ______ as you move up a trophic pyramid.

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Total biomass decreases because energy is lost at each trophic level, size of individuals generally increases because higher trophic levels often consist of larger predators, and the number of individuals decreases due to the energy pyramid structure where less energy is available to support fewer individuals at higher levels.

As a General Rule, Total Biomass _______, Size of Individuals