You do not put scavengers or decomposers on a energy pyramid correct?

That is correct! Scavengers and decomposers are not usually represented in an energy pyramid. An energy pyramid is a graphical representation of energy flow in an ecosystem, showing the different trophic levels and the amount of energy available at each level. It demonstrates the decreasing amount of energy transferred from one trophic level to the next.

At the base of the energy pyramid, you have the producers, such as plants, which convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. The next level includes herbivores, which consume the producers. Then, you have carnivores or omnivores that feed on herbivores, forming higher levels of the pyramid.

Scavengers and decomposers play an essential role in the ecosystem, but they are typically not placed on the energy pyramid because they do not occupy a specific trophic level. Scavengers, like vultures or hyenas, feed on dead animals, while decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down organic material into simpler compounds. They help recycle nutrients back into the environment but do not necessarily derive their energy directly from a specific trophic level.

So, while they are vital components of the ecosystem, scavengers and decomposers are not shown on energy pyramids, which focus on the flow of energy from producers to consumers in a hierarchical manner.