Examine the energy pyramid below. Tertiary Commers
(Ex Coyotes)
Secondary Consumers
(Ex Snakes and Hawks)
Primary Consumers
(Ex Mice, Gophers, and Birds)
Producers
(Ex Grasses, Tree Leaves, Flowers, and Vines)
Is it possible for the top level to be wider than the level before it?
A. Yes, if climatic conditions are right, there can be more predators than prey.
B. No, it is not possible for a large population of coyotes to exist because of their mating habits,
c. Yes, if the population of coyotes swells, the top level will be larger than the level before it
D. No, it is not possible for an ecosystem to support more predators than prey.