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The given pyramid shows the relative biomass of zooplanktons and phytoplanktons in a maarine ecosystem. The biomass of the zooplanktons is higher than that of the phytoplanktons because

A

The zooplanktons converts energy more efficiently

B

the zooplanktons have a shorter life cycle than the phytoplanktons

C

the phytoplanktons are individually much smaller tha the zooplanktons

D

the phytoplanktons have an extremely high turnover rate.

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