Question 37
Feeding Relationships and Energy FlowWhich of the following statements is not associated with pyramids of energy?
- A.Efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels can be studied
- B.Comparisons of pyramids for different ecosystems can be made
- C.More accurate comparisons of trophic levels
- D.Representation of numbers of organisms at different trophic levels
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Representation of numbers of organisms at different trophic levels)
Explanation
A pyramid of energy shows energy, not how many organisms there are. Showing numbers of organisms is what a pyramid of numbers does.