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Inverted pyramid of biomass can be traced in which one of the following ecosystems?

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Rainforest

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Desert

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Ocean

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Tundra

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Solution

The correct option is C Ocean
For most of the food chains, the pyramid of biomass will be upright. In some aquatic food chains like oceans it may be inverted.

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