The graphic representation of trophic level is represented by a pyramid. Which of the following pyramid is always a true pyramid unlike the others?

Pyramid of number

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Pyramid of biomass

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Pyramid of energy

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Both a and c

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Solution

The correct option is C Pyramid of energy
Pyramid of energy is always upright which makes it true pyramid because when energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next trophic level is always lost at each step by the metabolic activity and only 10% energy transfers from one to next trophic level. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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