The pyramid above illustrates the trophic levels in a typical forest or swamp ecosystem. In the soil, the organisms

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

during expiration the diaphragm relaxes, which causes the diaphragm to move downwards. the contraction of diaphragm increases the space for expansion of lungs. hence, the diaphragm relaxes and positioned downward during expiration.