Biology for IGCSE & O level - Organisms And Their Environment (Section 4 - No. 32)

What is a key difference between pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass?
Pyramids of numbers only show the number of organisms.
Pyramids of biomass account for the size or mass of the organisms.
Pyramids of numbers are always more accurate.
Pyramids of biomass do not show trophic levels.

Explanation

Pyramids of biomass consider the mass of organisms, while the pyramid of numbers only counts individuals.

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