Ecosystem Question 60

60. Which one of the following is not used for construction of ecological pyramids?

[2006]

(a) Number of individuals

(b) Rate of energy flow

(c) Fresh weight

(d) Dry weight

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Fresh weight is not used for the construction of ecological pyramids because the total fresh weight does not change into energy. Hence we can say that fresh weight is not continuous in the tropic levels.