In a marine ecosystem with an inverted biomass pyramid, which trophic level should have the smallest number of organisms? 

A. phytoplankton
B. zooplankton
C. primary carnivores (sardines)
D. secondary carnivores (tuna)
E. detritivores
 


A. phytoplankton

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