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प्रश्न
The biomass of a standing crop of phytoplankton is 4 kg/m2, which supports a large standing crop of zooplankton having a biomass of 11 kg/m2. This is consumed by small fishes having a biomass of 25 kg/m2, which are then consumed by large fishes with a biomass of 37 kg/m2.
Draw an ecological pyramid indicating the biomass at each stage and also name the trophic levels. Mention whether it is an upright or inverted pyramid.
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उत्तर
Inverted Pyramid of Biomass
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give diagrammatic representation of pyramid of numbers.
Give an example of an ecosystem that shows an inverted pyramid of numbers.
Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?
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(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.
Give a scientific reason:
The pyramid of energy is always upright.
