16.2 pyramids of biomass

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what do pyramids of biomass show 

relative mass of each trophic level

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what does reduced energy and biomass as you move up lead to

fewer organisms as less energy to support them

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why is it better in terms of biomass instead of number of organisms eg. fox and fleas

500 fleas may be feeding on the decomposed body of a singular fox

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<p>describe what is happening to each organism</p>

describe what is happening to each organism

caterpillars feeding on oak tree ,blue tits feeding on caterpillars…

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why is a pyramid of biomass nearly always pyramid shaped

biomass nearly always decreases as you move up