In most ecosystems,the biomass of carnivores is greater than the biomass of producers.

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In most ecosystems, the biomass of producers (plants or phytoplankton, depending on the ecosystem) is greater than the biomass of carnivores. This is because energy is lost at each trophic level as it moves through the food chain, so there needs to be a larger amount of primary producers to support the energy needs of the higher trophic levels.

In Most Ecosystems,the Biomass of Carnivores Is Greater Than the Biomass