WIth regard to the biomass pyramid, why are consumers with the least at top

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Subject: WIth regard to the biomass pyramid, why are consumers with the least at top

Date: Tue Nov 9 20:02:06 2010
Posted by Alex
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My questioin has to do with the biomass pyramid graphic and how consumers are 
at the top of it with the least amount. Is it because there is less energy or 
less consumers compared to producers? 

I am studding for a standardized test and can not find direct answers.

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