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प्रश्न
Draw a diagram of pyramid of energy.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
In an ecosystem dominated by trees, the pyramid (of numbers) is ______ type.
Distinguish between upright and inverted pyramids.
Explain energy pyramid
Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?
Pyramid of energy in grassland and pond ecosystem is always ______.
Which of the following organism form the decomposers?
The number of trophic levels in an ecosystem are limited. Comment.
What are the shortcomings of ecological pyramids in the study of ecosystems?
(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.
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.
