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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
“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.
Why the pyramid of energy is always upright? Explain.
Distinguish between a food chain and a food web.
Give an example of an ecosystem that shows an inverted pyramid of biomass.
Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the remaining three are correct?
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Organisms at a higher trophic level have less energy available. Comment.
What are the three types of ecological pyramids? What information is conveyed by each pyramid with regard to structure, function and energy in the ecosystem?
(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 graphic representation of the biomass relationship between the producer and consumer in an ecosystem is called ______.
