Why are producers found at the base of an energy pyramid? Producers contain the smallest amount of energy on the energy pyramid because they are consumed by other organisms.
Producers collectively contain the greatest amount of energy in the ecosystem, and are the source of chemical energy for all other levels.
Producers contain the greatest amount of energy on the energy pyramid because they are more likely to consume other organisms transferring energy to the producer.
Producers contain the smallest amount of energy on the energy pyramid because they require the most resources to produce energy.