In case of a parasitic food chain, the shape of the pyramid of number is always:
A
Upright
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B
Linear
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C
Inverted
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D
Not certain
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Solution
The correct option is C Inverted In parasitic food chains, the pyramid of
number is always inverted as a single plant may
support many herbivores and birds and each one
of these in turn, may provide nutrition to several
hyperparasites.