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The pyramid of biomass is inverted in

A
Pond ecosystem
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Grassland ecosystem
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Forest ecosystem
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Pond ecosystem
The pyramid of biomass is inverted in a pond or lake ecosystem. The biomass of phytoplankton is less as compared with that of the small herbivorous fish, that feed on these producers. The biomass of large carnivorous fish that depends on small fishes is still greater. Therefore, the pyramid of biomass is inverted in pond ecosystem. Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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