The pyramid of biomass in sea is also generally inverted, because the biomass of fishes far exceeds that of phytoplankton. Isn't that a paradox? How would you explain this?

The pyramid of biomass in sea is generally

Assertion: The pyramid of biomass in sea is generally inverted. Reason: The biomass of fishes far exceeds that of phytoplankton.

A: Ecological pyramid of biomass is generallly inverted in sea R: Biomass of fishes for exceeds that of phytoplanktons.

Why is pyramid of biomass in sea generally inverted ? Explain.

Which of the following statement/s regarding ecological pyramid is/are wrong? I. In most ecosystem, all the pyramids, of number, of energy and biomass are upright. II. Each trophic level has a certain mass of living material at a particular time called as the standing crop. III. The pyramid of biomass in sea is generally upright because the biomass of fishes far lower that of phytoplankton. IV. Pyramid of energy is always upright, can never be inverted. V. Energy at a lower trophic level is always less than at a higher level.

Draw the pyramids of biomass in sea and in a forest. Explain giving reasons why are the two pyramids different ?

The given pyramid shows the relative bionmass of zooplanktons and phytoplanktons in a marine ecosystem The biomass of the zooplanktons is higher than the of the phytoplanktons because

In an open ocean, the biomass of primary produceres (microscopic algae) is often lower than the biomass of higher trophic levels (zooplanktons and fish), as illustrated below by an inverted pyramid of biomass. How can there be enough food in an open ocean to suppor the higher trophic levels?