Pyramids of Number and Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
State what a pyramid of numbers show.
A
The number of individuals at each feeding level in the food chain.
2
Q
State the definition of biomass.
A
The amount of living matter in an area.
3
Q
What does a pyramid of biomass show ?
A
The amount of biomass at each level of the food chain.
4
Q
Biomass can be lost due to:
A
- not all organism is eaten
- lost as faeces
- lost as urine
- lost as CO2
- movement
- keeping warm
