Question

Given below is one of the types of ecological pyramids. This type represents

• A. pyramid of biomass in a lake
• B. pyramid of numbers in a grassland
• C. pyramid of biomass in a fallow land
• D. energy pyramid in a spring

Answer 1

The correct option is A pyramid of biomass in a lake

Pyramid of biomass in an aquatic ecosystem
The given pyramid represents the pyramid of biomass in an aquatic ecosystem because the biomass of producers and secondary consumers is less than that of biomass of primary consumers. This makes the pyramid inverted in shape. Thus, the pyramid shown in the diagram is a pyramid of biomass in a lake.
Final answer
(C) pyramid of biomass in a lake