NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 10
Question: Which of the following ecological pyramids is generally inverted? [NEET 5-5-2019]
Options:
A) Pyramid of biomass in a forest
B) Pyramid of biomass in a sea
C) Pyramid of numbers in grassland
D) Pyramid of energy
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
*In aquatic ecosystems, such as the sea, the pyramid of biomass is often inverted. This is because the biomass of primary producers (phytoplankton) is less than the biomass of the primary consumers (zooplankton) at any given time. Phytoplankton reproduce and grow rapidly, but they are also consumed quickly by zooplankton, leading to a lower standing biomass compared to the consumers.
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