Botany-Ecosystem Components
NEET Botany Ecosystem Components MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
In an illustration depicting an ecosystem, different layers are shown from top to bottom, each occupied by different organisms. What is this arrangement called?

A
Stratification
B
Zonation
C
Succession
D
Biotic layering
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Stratification refers to the vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels in an ecosystem, as mentioned in the NCERT context. This structure is characteristic of ecosystems and is distinct from zonation or succession.
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