Question

Why are ecological pyramids shaped as pyramids?

Answer 1

Normally, ecological pyramids are based on the number of organisms in a particular environment, so the predator/prey relationship would naturally be a more/less relationship.

Explanation:

Generally, the population of predators is lower than prey. Ecological pyramids are drawn where predators are above prey and they show the population number of each organism shown. Therefore, as the pyramid rises, the population number of the organism decreases, ultimately resulting in a roughly pyramidal shape.