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How does the shape of a pyramid relate to the number of organisms in eaach level of the classification system

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The pyramid of energy shows that the variety and number of species decrease as you move to higher trophic levels. ... This is also assuming that the organisms of the higher trophic level only eat the one organism. To maintain energy levels, higher organisms must eat more food than those at the lower levels.

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A pyramid at the base has a high surface area like how simple organisms are found everywhere and as we go higher up the pyramid the cross sections get smaller just like the more complex life gets the lesser it is found.
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