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With reference to food chains, what is a trophic level ? What is an ecological pyramid?

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On the basis of their source of nutrition or food, organisms occupy a specific place in the food chain which is known as their trophic level. An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation of biomass and bio-productivity at each trophic level.

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Short / Long Answer Type Questions :With reference to food chains, what is a trophic level ? What is an ecological pyramid?

On the basis of their source of nutrition or food, organisms occupy a specific place in the food chain which is known as their trophic level. An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation of biomass and bio-productivity at each trophic level.

Short / Long Answer Type Questions :
With reference to food chains, what is a trophic level ? What is an ecological pyramid?