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The pyramid of biomass in sea is generally

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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
Pyramid of biomass in sea
Pyramid of biomass is inverted in aquatic habitat, where the biomass of trophic level depends upon the reproductive potential and longevity of the member. Pyramids of biomass in sea are generally inverted as biomass of fish far exceeds that of phytoplanktons.
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(D) Inverted

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