EasyBotanyBiomass/Energy pyramid
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Pyramid of biomass and energy in ocean for a typical grazing food chain would be
A
Upright always
B
Inverted & Upright respectively
C
Inverted & spindle shaped respectively
D
Spindle shaped & Upright respectively
Explanation
The pyramid of biomass indicates a decrease in biomass in each trophic level from base to apex. It is mostly upright. The pyramid of biomass may be found to be inverted in the case of the pond ecosystem. The pyramid of biomass and energy in an ocean is always upright pyramid the trophic levels are arranged in ascending order. Thus the right answer is option A.
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