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Biology · L3 · Why the Phytoplankton Biomass Pyramid Inverts

A step-by-step look at how ocean phytoplankton's tiny standing biomass, combined with an extremely fast turnover rate, ends up supporting a larger standing biomass of consumers above them.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
🦠 Phytoplankton — tiny standing biomassRapid reproduction & turnover🦐 Zooplankton graze continuously🐟 Fish — larger standing biomassInverted Biomass Pyramid Results

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