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Construct a pyramid of biomass starting with phytoplankton. Label trophic levels. Is the pyramid upright or inverted? Why?

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(b) Pyramid is inverted. It is because in pond ecosystem, producers are the smallest organisms while herbivores and carnivores are larger in size. Consequently, there is a gradual increase in biomass of organisms at successive trophic levels.
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