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Pyramid of Energy in Aquatic Ecosystems

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The pyramid of biomass in a sea is

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Upright

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Slanting

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Horizontal

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Inverted

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Solution

The correct option is D Inverted
The pyramid of biomass indicates the total biomass at each trophic level. The pyramid of biomass in sea is inverted. The amount of biomass is least the base of the pyramid and amount of biomass is maximum at the apex of the pyramid. The first trophic level consists of producers which constitute the least biomass. The last trophic level consists of carnivores which constituent the maximum biomass.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Inverted.'

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