wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What are th shortcomings of ecologial pyraids in the study of ecosystem?

Open in App
Solution

The ecological pyramid assumes a simple food chain and does not accommodate food webs. Thereby,' it does not take into account the fact that species may belong to two or more trophic levels at a time. Also saprophytes despite their vital role in the ecosystem are given no place in the ecological pyramids.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Ecological Pyramids
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon