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(D) The provided image shows an inverted pyramid. In an aquatic ecosystem,the pyramid of biomass is typically inverted. This is because the standing c

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Less phytoplanktons and more zooplanktons

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(D) The provided image shows an inverted pyramid. In an aquatic ecosystem,the pyramid of biomass is typically inverted. This is because the standing crop of phytoplankton (producers) is smaller at any given point in time compared to the zooplankton (primary consumers) that feed on them,due to the rapid turnover rate of phytoplankton. Therefore,the base (representing producers) is smaller than the next trophic level (representing primary consumers),resulting in an inverted shape.

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