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Why does each successively higher feeding level in an energy pyramid have less biomass

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I guess this is late...

Answer:

10% rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

Only 10% of the biomass and energy moves up the pyramid. The other 90% is used for bodily functions.

User Parakoos
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Because they are giving most of the energy to the biosphere
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