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प्रश्न
Give a scientific reason:
The pyramid of energy is always upright.
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उत्तर
The pyramid of energy is always upright; it can never be inverted. Every step from one trophic level to the next results in a loss of energy in the form of heat.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
“It is often said that the pyramid of energy is always upright. On the other hand, the pyramid of biomass can be both upright and inverted.” Explain with the help if examples and sketches.
Write any two limitations of ecological pyramids.
Give an example of an ecosystem that shows an inverted pyramid of numbers.
Define ecological pyramids.
Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?
Pyramid of energy in grassland and pond ecosystem is always ______.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
What does the base tier of the ecological pyramid represent?
Organisms at a higher trophic level have less energy available. Comment.
(a) Given below is a pyramid of biomass in an ecosystem where each bar represents the standing crop available in the trophic level. With the help of an example explain the conditions where this kind of pyramid is possible in nature.
(b) Will the pyramid of energy be also of the same shape in this situation? Give a reason for your response.
