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Chapter 46: Q. 33 (page 1369)

A study uses an inverted pyramid to demonstrate the

relationship between sharks, their aquatic prey, and

phytoplankton in an ocean region. What type of

pyramid must be used? What does this convey to readers

about predation in the area?

Short Answer

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A pyramid of number is desirable pyramid which represents the marine ecosystem and study explains that predation rate is quite higher on prey of that particular area.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information

"Ecological pyramid" is a graphical representation of relationship between of living organisms at different trophic level in an ecosystem. It is also known as a trophic and ecological pyramid.

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Step 2. Explanation

As the study suggest that the pyramid is inverted it means the productivity of primary producers is higher than ecological pyramid. According to date given it explains predation rate is higher and prey feed on phytoplankton

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