Ecosystem · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
Which of the following ecological pyramids is always upright in all ecosystems?
Practice question from Ecosystem (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-50AE9E
Which of the following ecological pyramids is always upright in all ecosystems?
- A.Pyramid of number
- B.Pyramid of biomass
- C.Pyramid of energyCorrect answer
- D.Pyramid of number and biomass both
Solution
The pyramid of energy is always upright because energy is lost as heat at each trophic level during transfer, according to the 10 percent law.
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