NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing a pyramid of biomass for a terrestrial ecosystem. Which level of the pyramid typically shows the largest biomass?
Producers
Primary consumers
Secondary consumers
Tertiary consumers
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In a pyramid of biomass for a terrestrial ecosystem, the base, which represents producers, typically shows the largest biomass as indicated by the sharp decrease in biomass at higher trophic levels.
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