Ecosystem · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
In an aquatic ecosystem, the pyramid of biomass is typically:
Practice question from Ecosystem (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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In an aquatic ecosystem, the pyramid of biomass is typically:
- A.Always upright
- B.InvertedCorrect answer
- C.Spindle-shaped
- D.Bell-shaped
Solution
In an aquatic ecosystem, the pyramid of biomass is inverted because the biomass of trophic level lower (phytoplankton) is much smaller than that of a higher trophic level (zooplankton/small fish) at any given time.
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