In a parasitic food chain, the pyramid of number is

Linear

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Upright

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Spindle shaped

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Inverted

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Solution

The correct option is A Inverted
In a parasitic food chain, a single plant supports the growth of many herbivores. Each herbivore may provide nutrition to several parasites, which support the growth of many hyperparasites. The number of organisms gradually shows an increase from the producers towards the consumers. This makes the pyramid inverted in shape.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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In a food chain, the initial organism is usually :

(a) photosynthetic

(b) herbivore

(d) parasitic.

Which of the following options shows a likely food chain represented by given pyramid of number?

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