Multiple Choice
Which trophic level typically has the most biomass in an ecosystem?
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Energy & Biomass Pyramids
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In which level of the energy pyramid are herbivores typically found?
A
Producers
B
Tertiary consumers
C
Secondary consumers
D
Primary consumers
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Understand the concept of an energy pyramid: An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of the flow of energy through different levels of a food chain. It typically consists of several levels, starting with producers at the base and moving up to various consumer levels.
Identify the role of producers: Producers, such as plants and algae, are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis. They form the base of the energy pyramid and provide energy for all other levels.
Define herbivores: Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants. They rely on producers for their energy and nutrients.
Locate herbivores in the energy pyramid: Herbivores are typically found at the level of primary consumers in the energy pyramid. This is the level directly above producers.
Differentiate between consumer levels: Primary consumers (herbivores) are followed by secondary consumers, which are typically carnivores that eat herbivores, and tertiary consumers, which are carnivores that eat other carnivores.
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