Question

The pyramid of number in a grassland ecosystem is:

• A. Always erect
• B. Always inverted
• C. Either erect or inverted
• D. Irregular

Answer 1

The correct option is A Always erect

• In a grassland ecosystem, the number of producers (mainly grasses) is always maximum, followed by decreasing numbers at second trophic level (herbivores), third trophic level (carnivores) and least number of apex predators.
• Thus, a pyramid of numbers in grassland is erect.
• Hence, The pyramid of number in a grassland ecosystem is Always erect.
• So, the correct answer is 'Always erect'.