Question

The pyramid of number of individuals per unit area in grassland ecosystem will be

• A. Erect
• B. Inverted
• C. Both A and B
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Erect

Pyramids of numbers describes the relationship between organisms at successive trophic levels in terms of their number. In grassland, the producers, which are mainly grasses are always maximum in number as compared to the primary consumers, the secondary consumers like snakes and lizards are lesser in number than the rabbits and mice. Finally, the top (tertiary) consumers like hawks or other birds are least in number. Thus, the pyramid becomes upright.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.