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प्रश्न
In an ecosystem dominated by trees, the pyramid (of numbers) is ______ type.
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उत्तर
In an ecosystem dominated by trees, the pyramid (of numbers) is inverted type.
Explanation:
A single large tree can support a large number of herbivores (such as insects and birds), which in turn can support a higher number of predators.
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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.
Distinguish between upright and inverted pyramids.
Describe with examples of pyramids of number and biomass.
“The pyramid of biomass is not always upright.” Explain the statement.
Answer the following question.
Write any two limitations of ecological pyramids.
'The pyramid of energy is always upright.' Explain
Explain with the help of labelled diagrams, the difference between an upright pyramid of biomass and an inverted pyramid of biomass.
Give an example of an ecosystem that shows an inverted pyramid of numbers.
Define ecological pyramids.
Which ecosystem has the maximum biomass?
Which one of the following is not used for construction of ecological pyramids?
Which of the following organism form the decomposers?
Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the remaining three are correct?
In an aquatic ecosystem, a mollusc typically belongs to-
Which of the following statements is not correct?
What does the base tier of the ecological pyramid represent?
Name any two organisms which can occupy more than one trophic level in an ecosystem.
Organisms at a higher trophic level have less energy available. Comment.
What are the shortcomings of ecological pyramids in the study of ecosystems?
Write a short note on pyramid of numbers and pyramid of biomass.
(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.
(a) Draw a pyramid of numbers where a large number of insects are feeding on the leaves of a tree. What is the shape of this pyramid?
(b) Will the pyramid of energy be also of the same shape in this situation? Give a reason for your response.
A graphic representation of the biomass relationship between the producer and consumer in an ecosystem is called ______.
Give a scientific reason:
The pyramid of energy is always upright.
