NEET Botany Ecosystem Components Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The pyramid of biomass can sometimes be inverted in aquatic ecosystems. | Reason (R): Phytoplankton have a smaller standing crop compared to zooplankton.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In aquatic ecosystems, the pyramid of biomass can be inverted due to the small standing crop of phytoplankton supporting a larger biomass of zooplankton. This is a characteristic feature of aquatic ecosystems.
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