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Relate the concept of the biomass pyramid to the fact that all heterotrophs depend on autotrophic production.
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It shows that the biomass decreases as you move up the pyramid, with the highest biomass at the bottom and the lowest at the top. Autotrophs, such as plants and algae, are the primary producers in an ecosystem. They are able to convert sunlight energy into Show more…
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