As a general rule, total biomass ________, size of individuals ________, and number of individuals ________ as you move up a trophic pyramid.

A. increases; decreases; increases
B. decreases; decreases; increases
C. decreases; increases; decreases
D. increases; increases; increases
E. increases; decreases; decreases


Answer: C

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