Which statement about biomass is FALSE?
A) Biomass reduction from one trophic level to the next is approximately 50%.
B) Biomass reduction from one trophic level to the next varies widely in nature.
C) Biomass reduction can be measured as dry weight.
D) Biomass may be measured as live weight.
E) Biomass in an ecosystem can be illustrated using a pyramidal-shaped graph.

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The statement that biomass reduction from one trophic level to the next is approximately 50% is false. In reality, the reduction is much greater, often around 90%, due to the inefficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels.

Which Statement About Biomass Is FALSE