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General Knowledge · Q264

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 264

Q264

The pyramid of numbers is inverted in the case of

A.
parasitic food chain
Answer
B.
Grassland ecosystem
C.
Forest ecosystem
D.
lake ecosystem

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pyramid of number indicates the number of individuals at each trophic level. The pyramid of number is inverted in tree ecosystem. In this, the the first trophic level contains least number of trees. The insects feeding on primary producer occupy second trophic level.